Associate Attorney - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in litigation to join their team in San Diego, CA. The position offers a hybrid work environment and is ideal for candidates with a strong background in litigation and an interest in insurance defense. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative setting.

Duties

• Represent clients in various phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and other documents to support insurance claim defenses.
• Engage in deposition and discovery processes, including witness interviews and expert consultations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations regarding legal strategy and coverage issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, partners, and clients to ensure high-quality legal representation.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in California.
• 3-6 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or related fields.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with insurance coverage litigation and/or working directly with insurance carriers.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in California.

Skills

• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Support for continuing legal education (CLE).

Representing some of the nation's largest and best insurers, large and small businesses, and individuals, this firm specializes in all civil litigation matters, insurance coverage, complex litigation, hospitality industry litigation, and numerous other areas. The attorneys have diverse experiences and backgrounds both inside and outside of the legal profession. Over ten years, an office of two has grown to an office of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.