Litigation Associate (Hybrid or Remote)

📍 Hybrid - Remote candidates may be considered if they reside in the state of California

🕒 Full‑Time | Hybrid - Remote Possibility

📢 Recruiter submissions welcome if we have an active search agreement.

About Us: Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV) is a Chambers ranked and nationally recognized law firm dedicated exclusively to representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. With headquarters in Connecticut and offices in California and Florida, we handle complex, high-stakes matters across the country.

Position overview

We are seeking attorneys with at least three (3+) years of experience with complex commercial litigation, with additional value placed on familiarity with insurance coverage, bad faith, construction‑related insurance and risk transfer.

In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative, policyholder‑only practice handling sophisticated matters that involve analyzing and interpreting a wide range of insurance policies, managing significant coverage disputes, and addressing issues tied to commercial property, liability, builders’ risk, professional lines, cyber, and other specialized coverages. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with clients, develop strategies for resolving high‑stakes insurance and construction‑related challenges, and contribute to the design of comprehensive coverage and risk‑transfer solutions.

This position is well‑suited for someone who wants meaningful case ownership, enjoys tackling complex insurance issues, and is looking to deepen their experience in policyholder representation within a supportive and team‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including strategy development and client communication.
• Conduct insurance coverage and claim analysis for complex commercial and construction-related matters.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and coverage-related motions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery; draft pleadings and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and fact witnesses.
• Handle motion practice and court appearances in state and federal courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the California Bar; admission in additional states is a plus.
• 3+ years of litigation experience in insurance coverage and/or complex commercial litigation is required
• Exposure to construction law and construction defect is preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience with pleadings, depositions, and motion practice.
• Experience drafting complex motions and/or appellate briefs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with year-end performance-based bonus.
• Generous PTO and hybrid work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and additional insurance options.
• 401(k) with firm match.
• Robust professional development, training, and advancement opportunities within a growing national practice.
• Fully remote schedule with the right experience level.

Please apply directly via LinkedIn and include your resume. For additional details or to submit supplemental documents, you may also email: [email protected].

Salary range: $160,000 - $250,000 base salary, with additional bonus incentives that can materially increase total compensation.