Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

Overview:
A highly respected defense law firm with offices in Lake Forest and Pasadena is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join our team. Known for handling high-profile, multi-party cases and frequent trial appearances, the firm offers a collaborative and family-first culture that supports both professional success and personal balance. If you want to go to trial this is the place for you.

Position: Associate Attorney

Location: Lake Forest or Pasadena, California
Salary Range: $150,000-$250,000 (commensurate with experience)
Billable Hours Target: 1,950 hours

We are seeking a skilled litigator with:

• A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience (defense or plaintiff background considered).
• Strong arbitration, deposition, and trial preparation skills.
• A passion for defense litigation and the ability to thrive in high-stakes cases.

What We Offer

• Office Environment:
• Large private offices for attorneys.
• Flexible work culture with support for family commitments.
• Robust legal support team to ensure success.
• Compensation and Bonuses:
• Competitive salary within the $150,000-$250,000 range.
• Billable hour bonuses:
• 2,000 hours: $2,000.
• 2,050 hours: $3,000.
• Beyond 2,050: $75/hour.
• Case origination bonuses: 50/50 split after break-even, paid monthly.
• Benefits:
• Unlimited PTO (trackable with billable hours).
• 9-10 holidays annually.
• Immediate vesting in 401(k) with a competitive match.
• Comprehensive health insurance with Gold HMO fully covered for employees (PPO available).
• Standard dental and vision coverage with reimbursement options.

Professional Opportunities

• Partner track available for motivated candidates.
• Engage in high-demand, multi-party cases with regular trial appearances.
• Opportunity to work on cases transferred to trial after discovery.

Desired Skills and Experience

Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation
Overview:
A highly respected defense law firm with offices in Lake Forest and Pasadena is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join our team. Known for handling high-profile, multi-party cases and frequent trial appearances, the firm offers a collaborative and family-first culture that supports both professional success and personal balance. If you want to go to trial this is the place for you.
Position: Associate Attorney
Location: Lake Forest or Pasadena, California
Salary Range: $150,000-$250,000 (commensurate with experience)
Billable Hours Target: 1,950 hours
We are seeking a skilled litigator with:
* A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience (defense or plaintiff background considered).
* Strong arbitration, deposition, and trial preparation skills.
* A passion for defense litigation and the ability to thrive in high-stakes cases.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.