Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Posting: Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Insurance Defense Attorney Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join our dynamic and growing team. Our firm specializes in the defense and prosecution of complex litigated matters throughout California, representing clients in a broad range of practice areas, including general liability, auto claims, construction injury and defect, professional liability, product liability, and environmental/toxic tort cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend clients in a variety of litigated matters, including general liability, commercial disputes, construction injury/defects, and employment litigation.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment and procedural motions.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Develop case strategies and provide legal analysis to clients, insurers, and risk management teams.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams, experts, and outside counsel as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on California laws and evolving legal trends affecting insurance defense litigation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 1+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, or complex civil litigation.
• Trial experience is aplus but not required.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload independently while meeting deadlines.
• Open to candidates with experience in plaintiff or defense litigation.

Benefits:

• Medical 
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus
• Bar dues paid

Insurance Defense Attorney Work Environment: 

• Flexible Hybrid/Remote workstyle
• Collaborative team and support staff 
• Strive to achieve a healthy work/life balance
• Growth opportunities

 How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to 

jaimi.harper@gogpac.com?iframe=true&iframe=true

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.