Associate Litigation Attorney

We are working with a broad-based, growing, international, commercial firm serving a wide range of legal sectors with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate law. The firm seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney with one to three years (1-3) experience who is ready to take on a varied caseload, in its Los Angeles Office, spanning insurance coverage and defense work, together with some bad faith defense and general commercial litigation work. The role offers significant client exposure and responsibility from the outset. The hired attorney will work directly with senior partners, as they build the firm's West Coast practice.

The expected compensation for the position is $150,000-$170,000/yr. The firm offers benefits about which it will supply the details. The position is hybrid—details are available from the firm; and the firm’s hiring team is happy to speak to candidates about flexible working, in accordance with its Flex Forward scheme. Interested candidates should inquire during the hiring process.

Candidates should expect to submit writing samples, upon application. The firm may also require a law school transcript.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting partners and colleagues on insurance and commercial litigation matters across the full spectrum of coverage and defense work
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and litigation reports
• Conducting depositions and attending court proceedings
• Handling motion practice and supporting case strategy
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on coverage, bad faith, and general litigation issues
• Working directly with clients on case updates, strategy, and reporting, in line with client quality and service standards
• Handling the assigned caseload in an organized and proactive manner
• Building an understanding of the clients’ businesses and the firm's broader service offerings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Admission, in good standing, to the California Bar
• One to three (1-3) years of post-admission litigation experience at a U.S. law firm
• Strong pre-litigation and litigation foundation, including drafting, research, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
• Ability to analyze complex factual scenarios and apply legal principles to reach commercially sound outcomes
• Confident, professional client-facing communication
• Composure and clear judgment under pressure, particularly for clients in crisis
• Strong academic record
• A collaborative, team oriented working style with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Insurance coverage or insurance defense experience (preferred)
• Experience at a sophisticated civil litigation firm (preferred)
• Exposure to the London market or international insurer work (preferred)
• Trial experience (preferred)

OTHER DETAILS

• Salary: $150,000 - $170,000, depending upon experience
• Benefits: Information is available from the firm.
• Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles
• Licensure: California
• Experience: One to three (1-3) years of litigation experience

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to [email protected]. We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.