What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense / ERISA / ESOP) position at KnowHireMatch?
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Qualifications
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Rare hybrid role: core litigation plus exposure to ESOP advisory and ERISA litigation defense
- Build long-term client relationships with room to grow and advance
- Strong comp range for Napa: $130,000-$150,000 plus comprehensive benefits
- Work alongside experienced litigators and corporate attorneys with recognized depth in this niche
- Excellent professional development support: training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets, bonuses
- On-site in Napa, CA
- Must be actively licensed in California
- Must have 3 years litigation experience (ideal range is 3 through 5 years)
- Insurance defense and liability litigation experience is strongly preferred
- ESOP, ERISA, employee benefits, or corporate transactions exposure is a plus (not required)
- Our client is a national defense litigation firm known for high-stakes disputes nationwide and a long-tenured, professional team culture. This Napa-based role is uniquely positioned to support both litigation matters and a specialized ESOP and employee benefits practice
- Manage litigated claims and drive case progress from start to finish
- Handle trial prep: strategy, discovery, records review, client and witness preparation
- Take and defend depositions and manage key witness development
- Draft and argue motions and attend hearings
- Communicate directly with clients and support relationship building
- Draft settlement agreements and other contracts as needed
- Support non-litigation corporate work including ESOP formation, related transactions, and executive compensation matters
- Collaborate across litigation and corporate stakeholders while maintaining high quality and responsiveness
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 3 years litigation experience (insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, property damage preferred)
- Strong writing, research, and practical judgment
- Client-focused, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Unique mix of litigation and business-facing work that expands your long-term career options
- Strong stability, mentorship, and professional standards
- Bonuses and merit-based advancement opportunities
- Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, disability, parental leave, 401(k), and profit sharing
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000