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Regional law firm has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 2–5+ years of civil litigation experience to join its team in San Jose. This role will focus on insurance defense matters and support cases through the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through resolution and trial preparation. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.
Job Responsibility
Handle insurance defense matters through all phases of civil litigation
Manage cases from inception through discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
Manage deadlines, case calendars, and litigation workflow across multiple matters
Support case evaluation, reporting, and resolution strategy
Requirements
2–5+ years of civil litigation experience
Experience in insurance defense strongly preferred
Active California bar license required
Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and the litigation lifecycle
Experience drafting motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
Must be able to work on-site in San Jose
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance