Insurance Defense Attorney

• Handle civil defense matters from early case assessment through resolution, with a focus on insurance defense and public entity representation
• Research legal issues and prepare well-supported pleadings, motions, and other case filings for state court litigation
• Manage written discovery by drafting requests, preparing responses, and evaluating opposing party submissions
• Appear at hearings, defend or take depositions, and support broader case preparation efforts for trial or settlement
• Analyze facts, evidence, and legal exposure to help shape defense strategy and guide case development
• Maintain organized case files, track deadlines, and meet expected billable hour targets set by the firm
• Work closely with colleagues and clients to communicate case updates, litigation risks, and recommended next steps

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Experience in civil litigation, including exposure to insurance defense or related defense-side matters
• Ability to draft motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses with accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence in court appearances, depositions, and other hands-on litigation activities
• Strong analytical, research, and written advocacy skills
• Commitment to managing deadlines effectively in a billable-hour-based legal environment

Trial preparation experience, including work with exhibits and supporting case materials, is valued

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan