Civil Defense Litigation Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Civil Defense Litigation Associate Attorney role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA. The stated salary is $110,000–$180,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonuses. The role supports a California litigation boutique with an insurance defense and trial practice. The attorney manages civil defense matters from research and drafting through discovery, negotiations, hearings, and trials. The work contributes to effective representation of insurance carriers and institutional clients in complex litigation.

What you'll do

• Manage case files involving general liability, catastrophic injury, construction, and insurance-related matters
• conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda, motions, discovery, evaluations, and reports
• participate in depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• collaborate with partners, clients, experts, and support staff on case strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil defense litigation associate attorney

hybrid

san francisco ca

direct counsel

full-time

civil litigation

insurance defense

legal research

pleadings and motions

california state bar

$110k–$180k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonuses, health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires active California State Bar membership in good standing and a J.D. The posting lists health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, mentorship, and professional development.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.