Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join its insurance team in Downtown San Diego, California. The firm offers opportunities for associates to gain deposition and court experience early in their careers, working with a large insurance practice group representing major national insurers.

Duties

• Engage in litigation matters with significant financial risk.
• Participate in depositions and court proceedings.
• Contribute to the development of insurance law through appellate work.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to the California bar.
• Strong desire to excel in litigation and trial work.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Strong academic record or equivalent proof of capability.
• Experience in insurance coverage, bad faith, or class action is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunities for early career court and deposition experience.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.