Attorney

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 though not required as hands on opportunities are 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
• Compensation for more senior attorneys commensurate with background
• Annual billable hour benchmark of 1900 hours with bonus compensation available for hours worked beyond that threshold

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Hybrid or fully remote capacity depending on experience level
• Genuine flexibility to manage your own schedule and workload