Attorney

About the role

An established firm with over 60 years in practice, based in Orange County, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney (1‑6+ years litigation experience or senior level) to join their team in a hybrid or fully remote capacity, with possible locations in Los Angeles or San Diego. The role focuses on higher‑end insurance defense litigation including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of insurance defense matters (premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, public entity defense)
• Draft dispositive motions, discovery responses, and other litigation pleadings
• Attend and take depositions as cases develop
• Gain early exposure to trial work, including first or second chair opportunities
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and adjusters on case strategy and coverage issues
• Mentor junior associates when serving in a senior capacity, or receive hands‑on mentorship and autonomy when entering at the associate level
• Balance a 1900‑hour annual billable target with bonus incentives for hours worked beyond that benchmark

Qualifications

• 1‑6+ years of litigation experience; senior level experience also welcome
• Background in insurance defense litigation (premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, public entity defense) preferred; attorneys from workers’ compensation, immigration law, or public defense with trial experience encouraged
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California
• Trial and deposition experience a plus (hands‑on opportunities available early)
• Strong legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills
• Ability to work independently as a senior attorney or collaboratively with mentorship as a junior associate
• Capable of managing an active litigation caseload while maintaining strong client and carrier relationships

Benefits

• Monthly firm‑sponsored dinners and team events
• Standard benefits package including health coverage and retirement contributions

Pay

• Salary range of $120,000‑$200,000+, contingent on experience; compensation for more senior attorneys commensurate with background
• Annual billable hour benchmark of 1,900 hours with bonus compensation available for hours worked beyond that threshold

Schedule

Hybrid or fully remote work arrangement depending on experience level, with genuine flexibility to manage your own schedule and workload.