Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage Litigation

Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage Litigation

Location: Temecula, California

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV) is a nationally recognized law firm dedicated exclusively to representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. With headquarters in Connecticut and offices in California and Florida, we handle complex, high-stakes matters across the country.

We are proud to be Mansfield Certified, reflecting our commitment to equitable talent practices, inclusive leadership development, and a diverse, collaborative workplace. At SDV, your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible.

Position overview

We are seeking a mid-level to senior Associate Attorney (3 years of experience) with a strong background in insurance coverage and/or complex commercial litigation, and ideally exposure to construction law.

In this role, you will be a key member of our coverage and litigation team, working on sophisticated matters that involve:

• Analyzing complex insurance policies and coverage issues
• Litigating high-value disputes involving insurance and construction risks
• Partnering directly with clients to develop strategy and solve business-critical problems

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys hands-on case responsibility, wants to deepen their expertise in insurance coverage and construction risk, and thrives in a highly collaborative, policyholder-only practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including strategy development and client communication.
• Conduct insurance coverage and claim analysis for complex commercial and construction-related matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and coverage-related motions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery; draft pleadings and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and fact witnesses.
• Handle motion practice and court appearances in state and federal courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California Bar; admission in additional states is a plus.
• 3 years of litigation experience, including managing cases and supervising junior attorneys.
• Experience in insurance coverage and/or complex commercial litigation
• Exposure to construction law and construction defect is preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience with pleadings, depositions, and motion practice.
• Experience drafting complex motions and/or appellate briefs preferred.
• Portable book of business preferred.
• Willingness to travel for litigation matters, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with year-end performance-based bonus.
• Generous PTO and hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and additional insurance options.
• 401(k) with firm match.
• Robust professional development, training, and advancement opportunities within a growing national practice.

Please apply directly via LinkedIn and include your resume. For additional details or to submit supplemental documents, you may also email: careers@sdvlaw.com.

Compensation

Salary range: $162,500 – $250,000, commensurate with experience/portable book of business.

Recruiter submissions are not being accepted for this position.