Associate - Insurance Defense - California - 350K

NEW IN Insurance Defense Associate | Established California Litigation Platform | Hands-On Trial Work | Up to $350k | San Francisco | Remote/ Remote

Highlights:

• Strong defense platform: Join a respected California firm with an established litigation bench across general liability, construction-related litigation, personal injury, and tort matters

• Real trial exposure: This is not just a paper-heavy insurance defense role — they want someone with real trial background who can take ownership

• Hands-on responsibility: You’ll be trusted to run matters and play an active role in strategy, not sit in a heavily layered structure

• Supportive team culture: The firm publicly highlights a collegial, productive environment and a pragmatic style of practice

• Quality defense work: The wider team’s experience includes construction defect, personal injury, premises-related matters, products liability, and complex civil defense work

The Role:

• Handle insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Work on a mix of general liability / tort-based defense cases

• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, manage discovery, and prepare matters for trial

• Play an active role in case strategy, evaluation, and client reporting

• Work closely with experienced litigators on more complex matters as needed

What they’re looking for:

• 1–8 years’ experience

• Background in insurance defense litigation

• California Bar admission required

San Francisco

Remote

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary up to $350,000 depending on experience

• Flexibility for the right person around overall structure

• Strong long-term platform for someone who wants to continue building in defense litigation

Why people move into roles like this:

• Better quality litigation work
• More ownership and courtroom exposure
• A strong California platform without unnecessary hierarchy

For a confidential, no-obligation conversation, please send your CV to [email protected]

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