A leading global law firm is seeking a junior associate (JD 2023, JD 2024, and strong JD 2025 candidates) as well as a senior associate (JD 2020+) years of experience to join its Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded partner on complex insurance coverage litigation matters representing international and domestic insurers.
Insurance coverage experience is not required for junior candidates; however, strong litigation skills, exceptional writing ability, and the confidence to manage matters proactively are essential. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with remote working and only Mondays required in the Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and recommendations
- Conduct rigorous legal research and draft detailed memoranda
- Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Prepare formal correspondence to opposing counsel and other parties
- Attend and assist with depositions, hearings, and mediations
- Manage a caseload independently while collaborating closely with the supervising partner
- Support complex coverage disputes involving commercial general liability and other liability policies
Qualifications:
- JD 2023, JD 2024, or strong JD 2025 candidates for associate level
- 6+ years of experience for senior associate candidates
- Excellent academic credentials
- Admission to practice in California
- Federal court experience preferred
- Experience in complex litigation matters; insurance coverage experience is advantageous but not required for junior hires
Skills and Abilities:
- Outstanding legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage sensitive and time-sensitive matters
- Capacity to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive, self-directed approach with leadership capability on assigned cases
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- Hybrid work flexibility, with only Mondays required in the Los Angeles office
- Flexible paid time off, guided by professional judgment
- Annual performance bonuses plus a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000
- Student loan repayment contribution of $250 per month (non-taxable)
- Referral bonus program
- Structured mentorship and global training opportunities
- Firm-sponsored social, volunteer, and professional development initiatives
- $300 annual wellbeing allowance plus a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents
- Global mobility opportunities across North America and international offices
- Retirement benefits from day one, fully vested
- Salary range of $150,000–$235,000
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click “apply now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.
Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
