Associate Attorney

Role Description

We are seeking an attorney with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience to join our Orange County, California office as an Associate.

Our dynamic Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing insurance company clients in some of the most high-stakes coverage litigation cases across the country, including cases involving defective products, mass torts, environmental contamination, habitability, transportation, professional liability and intellectual property.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience with an interest in insurance coverage. Insurance coverage experience is not necessary for this position; we will train the right candidate for this position.

This position is hybrid in our Orange County, California office. Qualified remote candidates in California will be considered.

Essential job duties include:

• Handling all phases of insurance coverage analysis and civil litigation in both state and federal court.
• Regularly interfacing with clients and other counsel.
• Participating in mediations.
• Providing strategic legal advice to insurance company clients.
• Attending court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.

A successful candidate will also:

• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be skilled in legal research and analysis.
• Have superb administrative and organizational skills.
• Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Possess the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in California
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume using Easy Apply above.

First Interview

Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute interview with the hiring manager(s).

Second Interview

Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

Final Interview

In the final round interview, you will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for more than 39 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.