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Property Coverage Litigation Associate (2-5 Years)
Our client, a growing international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience to join its Irvine office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated civil litigation practice while handling a diverse range of matters, including personal injury, construction, business, professional liability, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related disputes. The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support a variety of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Handle insurance defense matters involving:
- Personal injury litigation
- Construction litigation
- Business and commercial disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Transportation litigation
- Products liability matters
- Real estate-related litigation
- Conduct written discovery and manage document production
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents
- Participate in case strategy development and client communications
- Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys to advance litigation objectives
- Manage deadlines and case responsibilities in a fast-paced practice
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- 2-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Experience handling discovery and depositions
- Exposure to one or more of the following areas preferred:
- Professional negligence
- Transportation litigation
- Products liability
- Real estate-related litigation
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and case management abilities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on a broad range of litigation matters within a supportive and growth-oriented platform. Attorneys benefit from:
- Early responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
- Exposure to diverse and sophisticated insurance defense matters
- Direct client interaction
- Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative team environment within an expanding firm
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $140,000 - $175,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary profit-sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Firm-paid:
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000