Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney
Job Location: Irvine, CA

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a skilled and driven attorney with at least 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation. The successful candidate will be based in Irvine, CA, and should be open to occasional travel for court appearances and depositions across Los Angeles, surrounding counties, and even central and northern California. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to expand their litigation and trial experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Drafting and managing Case Management Orders
• Representing clients in court and at hearings
• Organizing and analyzing case information to provide detailed reports to clients
• Propounding and responding to written discovery
• Drafting legal motions
• Collaborating with clients, experts, and colleagues to develop case strategies
• Attending site inspections and depositions, including expert witness testimonies
• Actively preparing for all phases of trial, with potential for first and second-chair trial experience

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Ability to independently manage a high caseload while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team environment
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the California State Bar

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• An active member of the California State Bar

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

This law firm has over four decades of collective experience in litigation and many of those have been spent in insurance defense law. Their areas of practice include bodily injury/property damage, commercial liability, construction defect, professional liability, and employment practices liability. Their office is located in Orange County, California.