Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an associate with 4-7 years of significant insurance defense litigation experience to join its San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated familiarity with pretrial filings in complex litigation, construction, mass torts, personal injury claims, and products liability. Admission to California is required.

Duties

• Handle insurance defense litigation cases independently and collaboratively.
• Prepare and manage pretrial filings in various complex litigation areas.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on large-scale insurance cases.
• Provide legal counsel and representation in insurance disputes.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Although this dynamic national firm is actively engaged in a diverse and complex litigation and business practice, the very small San Francisco office is comprised primarily of insurance and commercial litigators. The attorneys in the San Francisco office enjoy solid reputations as courtroom advocates and the work atmosphere is generally very collegial. The firm is very profitable.