Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $125,000 – $310,000+
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Los Angeles, CA, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The position needs someone who can manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. Candidates invited to speak with Hire Innovative will receive the available employer, team, and interview details before deciding whether to proceed.

About the Role

The position should provide real matter ownership, partner access, and a workload that supports both client service and long-term development. Day to day, the person in this position will manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. The search accounts for Los Angeles commute patterns, office expectations, and a market where strong candidates compare platform quality as closely as compensation. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, defenses, and procedural posture.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, reporting, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, insureds, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain a disciplined docket and move matters toward cost-effective resolution.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Insurance-defense, coverage, general-liability, workers-compensation, or related civil-litigation experience.
• Clear written reporting and practical case-valuation judgment.
• Strong deadline, deposition, and case-management habits.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for the role.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.

How to Apply

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