Litigation Attorney
Jobot
Walnut Creek, CA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Insurance, Legal, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Walnut Creek, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
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Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a mid-sized civil litigation firm with offices across California as well as in Nevada and Florida. We represent corporate, institutional, and individual clients and emphasizes long-term client relationships—reportedly, a significant portion of our work comes from repeat clients. We focus on a broad range of litigation and defense work, including:
Insurance defense
Business litigation and counseling
Employment law
Construction and surety
Financial services litigation
Real estate and contract-related disputes
Why join us?
We are a well-established, mid-sized litigation firm, with an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Attorney in its Insurance Defense group. This role offers immediate hands-on experience, including depositions, motion practice, and case strategy, along with the autonomy to manage your own caseload. The firm is known for its supportive, collegial culture and strong pipeline of work from long-standing clients—making it a great fit for attorneys looking to grow as litigators in a stable, fast-paced environment.
Job Details
We are a mid-sized California law firm (approximately 150 employees) seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Insurance Defense practice. This role involves handling a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters on behalf of insurance carriers and insured clients. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating within a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters, including personal injury, premises liability, auto liability, and general negligence
Handle cases from inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
Take and defend depositions (parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses)
Appear in California state and federal courts for hearings, conferences, and trials
Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
Evaluate liability, damages, and case exposure; provide timely reporting to insurance carriers
Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to develop litigation strategies
Maintain compliance with California procedural rules and court deadlines
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
3–10+ years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense strongly preferred)
Experience handling depositions, written discovery, and motion practice
Familiarity with California civil procedure and court systems
Trial experience or significant trial preparation experience preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage deadlines and caseloads in a billable-hour environment
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Strong client communication and reporting skills (particularly with insurance carriers)
High level of organization and attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across practice groups
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com