Full Time

Attorney - Insurance Defense - Los Angeles - 175K

We Are Legal Revolution
Full-time
Mid-Senior level
Legal Services, Law Practice, and Insurance Carriers
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000 - $200,000* / year (about $72–$96 an hour)

Job Description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a California boutique litigation firm focused on real estate and landlord tenant disputes seeking a 4 plus year Insurance Defense Habitability Attorney to join its Los Angeles office on a remote basis.


This is a compelling option for litigators who want property side insurance defense work with immediate responsibility on habitability matters and direct access to seasoned trial lawyers. You will work in a compact, partner led team handling sophisticated landlord tenant and real estate related disputes for repeat commercial clients across Southern California.


Company Highlights


  • Well established California boutique focused on real estate, construction and business litigation for property side clients
  • Handles sophisticated landlord tenant, habitability and related commercial disputes for landlords, owners, developers and property managers
  • Offers a Southern California platform with offices serving the greater Los Angeles and North San Diego markets
  • Compact team structure provides direct partner access, close collaboration and regular client facing responsibility
  • Role creates a credible platform for progression for attorneys committed to property side litigation


The Role


  • Act as defense counsel on landlord tenant habitability and related insurance defense matters for property side clients
  • Manage case files day to day, including strategy input, reporting and client communication
  • Draft pleadings, law and motion papers, discovery and case evaluations in active litigation
  • Take and defend depositions, handle court appearances and contribute to mediation and settlement efforts
  • Work closely with senior attorneys, gaining substantive ownership and client exposure from the outset


Ideal Candidate Profile


The firm is seeking a 4 plus year Insurance Defense Habitability Attorney with:

  • At least 4 years of litigation experience, ideally in insurance defense or landlord tenant habitability
  • Strong background in landlord tenant habitability defense and property side litigation rather than transactional real estate
  • Experience representing landlords, property owners or insurers in habitability or related disputes
  • Active California Bar admission and experience in California state courts
  • Fully Remote


Compensation & Benefits


  • Up to $175,000 base salary depending on experience
  • Standard performance based bonus structure
  • Target billable hours set at 1,850 annually
  • In office 4 days per week with one remote day
  • Standard regional boutique benefits package


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