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Posted May 28, 2026

NEW IN Insurance Defense Associate | Established California Litigation Platform | Hands-On Trial Work | Up to $350k | San Francisco | Hybrid/Remote

NEW IN Insurance Defense Associate | Established California Litigation Platform | Hands-On Trial Work | Up to $350k | San Francisco | Hybrid / Remote Highlights: • Strong defense platform: Join a respected California firm with an established litigation bench across general liability, construction-related litigation, personal injury, and tort matters • Real trial exposure: This is not just a paper-heavy insurance defense role — they want someone with real trial background who can take ownership • Hands-on responsibility: You’ll be trusted to run matters and play an active role in strategy, not sit in a heavily layered structure • Supportive team culture: The firm publicly highlights a collegial, productive environment and a pragmatic style of practice • Quality defense work: The wider team’s experience includes construction defect, personal injury, premises-related matters, products liability, and complex civil defense work • Flexibility: Hybrid/Remote opportunity The Role: • Handle insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution • Work on a mix of general liability / tort-based defense cases • Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, manage discovery, and prepare matters for trial • Play an active role in case strategy, evaluation, and client reporting • Work closely with experienced litigators on more complex matters as needed ⚖️ What they’re looking for: • 1–8 years’ experience • Background in insurance defense litigation • California Bar admission required San Francisco Hybrid or Remote Compensation & Benefits: • Base salary up to $350,000 depending on experience • Flexibility for the right person around overall structure • Strong long-term platform for someone who wants to continue building in defense litigation Why people move into roles like this: • Better quality litigation work • More ownership and courtroom exposure • A strong California platform without unnecessary hierarchy For a confidential, no-obligation conversation, please send your CV to [email protected]