Insurance Defense Associate | Downtown Los Angeles | $130k–$160k | Hybrid Potential

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (DOE)

Schedule: Initially onsite with potential hybrid flexibility

A well-established multi-state litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate (1–4 years) to join its Downtown Los Angeles office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build strong litigation experience within a firm that handles high-demand insurance defense matters and offers clear long-term development opportunities.

The Role

You will work primarily on general liability defense matters, including:

• Premises liability

• Auto and trucking accidents

• General tort and personal injury defense

• Commercial liability disputes

Associates will gain hands-on litigation experience including drafting motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, and developing litigation strategy on active defense matters.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of $130,000 – $160,000 depending on experience

• 1920 billable hour target (160 monthly)

• Opportunity to work with a stable multi-state defense practice

• Exposure to high-demand general liability matters

• Clear path to expand into more complex areas such as professional liability, employment practices liability, and related defense work

• Hybrid flexibility possible after demonstrating strong performance

Requirements

• 1–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)

• Experience or exposure to general liability litigation

• Licensed to practice in California

• Ability to work primarily onsite in Downtown Los Angeles initially

• Strong motivation to develop into more complex litigation work

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to employment practices liability or professional liability defense

• Ability to handle cases independently as experience develops

This is a strong opportunity for an associate looking to develop their litigation career within a supportive and growing defense practice.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.