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Insurance Defense Associate (California bar required) - FULLY REMOTE

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

We are a firm seeking a dynamic, experienced associate to join our insurance defense practice. This role offers genuine ownership over cases, from intake through resolution, with exposure to a broad spectrum of claims and accountability for guiding strategy.

Why join us?

• True path to partnership, real advancement
• No jerks culture, respectful, collaborative, supportive environment
• Diverse & challenging caseload
• High degree of autonomy, own matters and shape strategy
• Leadership you can respect, senior attorneys who value integrity, creativity, collegiality
• Emphasis on work/life respect, realistic expectations, not burnout culture

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense cases end-to-end, from inception through resolution
• Perform deep legal research and provide analysis to inform case strategy
• Draft, review, and handle pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings
• Lead discovery efforts, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery responses
• Handle slip & fall and commercial auto accident matters (and related claims)
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, internal teams, opposing counsel, vendors
• Monitor changes in insurance defense law and ensure compliance
• Advise clients on insurance claims and related legal exposure

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Current, good-standing membership in the California Bar
• 3+ years experience in insurance defense litigation
• Demonstrated success in legal research, civil litigation, drafting, and case management
• Prior experience with slip & fall and commercial auto accident cases
• In-depth knowledge of insurance law and regulation
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to manage several matters simultaneously under tight deadlines
• High ethical standards, strong integrity, attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.