Associate Attorney

Urgently Hiring: Associate Attorney- Poliquin and DeGrave LLP

Our firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join our insurance defense team. 0-5 years’ experience. If you excel in a collaborative environment, communicate with clarity, and bring disciplined attention to detail to every matter, you will fit right in.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Team-Oriented Mindset
• Work seamlessly with partners, paralegals, and legal assistants and staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Able to articulate complex issues clearly—whether speaking with clients, negotiating with opposing counsel, or presenting in court.
• Strong Legal Writing Ability
• Ability to draft discovery responses, persuasive motions and correspondence with clarity and confidence.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail
• Able to spot inconsistencies, anticipate issues, and produce work that reflects the highest professional standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of insurance defense and professional liability (Physicians, dentists, and lawyers) matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate closely with supervising attorneys and clients through trial and resolution.

Our Work Environment

· Supportive, team‐driven culture, mentorship

• Opportunities for professional growth and ownership interest
• Meaningful litigation experience from day one
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

- Salary Range $125,000-$150,000.00 depending on experience

- Bonus

- 401K

- Profit Sharing

- Medical, Life and Dental Insurance

• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid: remote and in person work

If you’re ready to build your career with a firm that values excellence, collaboration, integrity, and professional and personal fulfillment, we would be excited to review your application.

Poliquin and DeGrave LLP is a defense firm focusing on personal injury, professional liability, medical and dental malpractice defense. Poliquin and DeGrave is an AV Rated firm. Mr. Poliquin and Mr. DeGrave have individually held the AV rating for more than 25 years. Fewer than 11% of attorneys nationwide receive the highest rating. Together Mr. Poliquin and Mr. DeGrave have nearly 200 jury trials and are proud members of the legal community, committed to upholding the highest ethical standards. Both Mr. Poliquin and Mr. DeGrave have served as President of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.