Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
Schedule: Initially onsite with potential hybrid flexibility
A well-established multi-state litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate (1–4 years) to join its Downtown Los Angeles office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build strong litigation experience within a firm that handles high-demand insurance defense matters and offers clear long-term development opportunities.
The Role
You will work primarily on general liability defense matters, including:
• Premises liability
• Auto and trucking accidents
• General tort and personal injury defense
• Commercial liability disputes
Associates will gain hands-on litigation experience including drafting motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, and developing litigation strategy on active defense matters.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Competitive salary of $130,000 – $160,000 depending on experience
• 1920 billable hour target (160 monthly)
• Opportunity to work with a stable multi-state defense practice
• Exposure to high-demand general liability matters
• Clear path to expand into more complex areas such as professional liability, employment practices liability, and related defense work
• Hybrid flexibility possible after demonstrating strong performance
Requirements
• 1–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)
• Experience or exposure to general liability litigation
• Licensed to practice in California
• Ability to work primarily onsite in Downtown Los Angeles initially
• Strong motivation to develop into more complex litigation work
Preferred Experience
• Exposure to employment practices liability or professional liability defense
• Ability to handle cases independently as experience develops
This is a strong opportunity for an associate looking to develop their litigation career within a supportive and growing defense practice.
If you would like to learn more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.