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Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

gpac
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Insurance Defense Attorney

A litigation firm in San Diego is seeking an attorney with insurance defense experience to join its growing practice.

This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle, and general liability matters while working closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to take an active role in case strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
  • Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances
  • Communicate directly with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
  • Develop litigation strategy and evaluate case exposure
  • Maintain case deadlines and manage an active caseload

Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license
  • 3 years of litigation experience
  • Insurance defense experience preferred
  • Experience handling depositions and court appearances
  • Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage files independently and work effectively as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • CLE and professional development support
  • Long-term growth opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers hands-on litigation experience, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to work on a variety of defense matters from inception through resolution. The firm values practical litigation skills, professionalism, and attorneys who take ownership of their work.

Qualified candidates interested in building a long-term litigation practice are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $160,000 - $230,000

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.

Salary : $160,000 - $230,000

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