Attorney

About the role

An established firm based in Orange County, CA with over 60 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-6+ years of litigation experience for junior candidates, or a more senior attorney looking for a new home, to join their team in a hybrid or fully remote capacity depending on experience level. This role focuses on higher end insurance defense litigation including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense matters, with additional flexibility to be based out of the firm's Los Angeles or San Diego offices.

Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of insurance defense matters including premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, and public entity defense claims
• Drafting dispositive motions, discovery responses, and other litigation pleadings
• Attending and taking depositions as cases develop
• Gaining early exposure to trial work including first or second chair opportunities
• Coordinating with insurance carriers and adjusters on case strategy and coverage issues
• Mentoring junior associates when serving in a senior capacity or receiving hands‑on mentorship and autonomy when entering at the associate level
• Balancing a 1900 annual billable hour target with bonus incentives for hours worked beyond that benchmark

Qualifications

• 1-6+ years of litigation experience or senior level experience welcome to apply
• Background in insurance defense litigation such as premises liability, commercial auto, products liability, construction defect, or public entity defense preferred; attorneys from workers compensation, immigration law, or public defense with trial experience also 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
• Comfortable working independently as a senior attorney or collaboratively with mentorship as a junior associate
• Able to manage an active litigation caseload while maintaining strong client and carrier relationships

Pay

Salary range of $120,000‑$200,000+, contingent on experience, with compensation for more senior attorneys commensurate with background.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Annual billable hour benchmark of 1,900 hours with bonus compensation available for hours worked beyond that threshold; genuine flexibility to manage your own schedule and workload.