Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney

Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco/Oakland, CA

Direct Counsel is seeking an Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–8 years of complex litigation experience to join a leading full-service law firm in California. The attorney will work collaboratively with partners and clients, handling sophisticated litigation matters including insurance disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals.

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to document requests, written discovery, and depositions.

• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel throughout litigation.

• Assist in strategy development and ensure efficient, high-quality client representation.

Salary Range (California law)

• $280,000 – $380,000, depending on experience and location.

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in complex, sophisticated litigation.

• Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills.

• Experience with insurance litigation strongly preferred.

• Courtroom and deposition experience preferred.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the California Bar.

• Must submit a law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter detailing complex litigation experience, including insurance matters.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veteran.