General Liability Defense Attorney

Our customer is a busy, growing Orange County insurance defense firm with a reputation for excellence and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. They're looking for a talented Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation who’s ready to take on interesting, challenging casework with real responsibility from day one—all in a collaborative environment where your voice matters.

Role is hybrid in Santa Ana, CA office 2-3 day in office. Open to candidates outside of the CA, California Bar required

• The Work Is Interesting: No cookie-cutter cases here. You’ll handle high-stakes personal injury, transportation, premises liability, and other complex litigation matters that keep you sharp.
• Hands-On Litigation Experience: You’ll take depositions, argue motions, attend hearings, and even go to trial—not just push paper behind the scenes.
• Collaboration, Not Competition: Our attorneys support one another. Partners are approachable, colleagues jump in to strategize, and wins are celebrated as a team.
• Room to Grow: Whether your goal is sharpening your trial skills, taking on bigger cases, or developing client relationships, we’ll help you get there.

What You’ll Do

• Manage your own caseload with partner support
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings and motions
• Work directly with clients to strategize and move cases forward

What We’re Looking For

• 3–10+ years of civil litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly desired
• California Bar required.
• Insurance defense background.

Workload:

• Billable Requirement: 1850 hours annually (~155/month).
• Solid deposition, motion, and courtroom experience
• A strong writer and communicator who thinks strategically
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Hybrid/flexible work schedule
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Direct mentorship and growth opportunities with trial attorneys who’ve been in your shoes
• A positive, collaborative firm culture that values both excellence and balance