Insurance Defense Attorney

A certified female owned California litigation defense firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles is seeking a General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate. This opportunity offers the chance to deliver impactful legal work, engage closely with clients, and grow professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What You'll Do as the General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate

• Defend clients across a broad spectrum of general and professional liability matters
• Investigate claims and defenses, assess liability and damages, and strategize case handling
• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft letters, memos, motions, and pleadings
• Prepare discovery requests/responses and participate in depositions
• Represent clients at conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials or arbitrations
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel
• Maintain approximately 1,850 billable hours annually

Must Haves as the General & Professional Liability Litigation Associate

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• Active California bar admission in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general and/or professional liability litigation
• Strong written and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable handling court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Understanding of state and federal litigation procedures
• Trial experience is a plus, but not required

This Role Offers

• Competitive salary range: $120,000–$230,000, depending on experience
• Generous compensation structure including:
  • Subjective bonuses
  • Business origination bonuses
  • Objective bonuses for exceeding 1,850 billable hours
  • 401(k) with firm contributions and profit-sharing
• Additional benefits:
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Cell phone and internet stipend
  • Paid parking or transportation
  • Unlimited PTO, plus 11 firm holidays
  • Paid jury duty, bereavement leave, parental and catastrophic disability leave
  • 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Bar dues paid by firm
  • Continuing legal education sponsorship
  • Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work flexibility is available for candidates located near our San Francisco or Los Angeles offices. Our team thrives in a collaborative, fun, and inclusive atmosphere—and we'd love for you to join us.