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Associate Attorney- Insurance Litigation

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DAC Beachcroft

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United States , Los Angelas

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Salary:

185000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

As part of DAC Beachcroft's ongoing expansion of the firm's global offering to clients across insurance, we are looking to recruit an Associate Attorney to join our newly opened Los Angelas office. Our team based in the Los Angelas provides advice to domestic and global Insurers and their Insureds across a wide spectrum of classes of insurance. We are looking to recruit ideally a qualified attorney to join the team to focus on insurance litigation and help continue our drive to become the firm of choice to the global insurance sector. The right candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, client contacts and working closely with senior attorneys – whilst working in a positive and collaborative environment that provides a large degree of autonomy and a strong work/life balance. This is a full-time, permanent role to be based in our Los Angelas office, which will see the successful applicant working with our wider US team comprising eight partners and more than 40 lawyers and support professionals. We advise insurers on complex, high‑value matters, combining deep market knowledge with a pragmatic, client‑focused approach. If you're eager to make an impact in a growing US team and be part of one of the largest insurance practices of any law firm, then we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on insurance litigation matters across the full spectrum of coverage and defence work
  • Conducting depositions
  • Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents
  • Maintaining caseload in an organized manner and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements
  • Developing an understanding of the client's, and our wider business, and how the two fit together
  • Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Handling of case relevant motion practice
  • Attendance at court proceedings

Requirements:

  • Californian qualified attorney (ideally 2 to 3 years) with pre-litigation and litigation work experience and strong deposition capabilities
  • The ability to run your own caseload and work in an autonomous fashion
  • Strong academic record
  • Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client
  • Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
  • The ability to think and act quickly and under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis
  • Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
What we offer:
  • Positive and collaborative environment
  • Large degree of autonomy
  • Strong work/life balance
  • Flex Forward scheme (flexible working)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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