Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney role is onsite in San Francisco, CA; the stated annual salary range is $280,000–$380,000, depending on experience and location. The attorney joins a leading full-service California law firm through Direct Counsel. The role handles complex commercial litigation from initial proceedings through trial and appeal, supporting effective client representation through legal analysis, discovery, drafting, and collaboration with partners, clients, witnesses, experts, and counsel.

What you'll do

• Handle commercial litigation matters through trials and appeals
• conduct legal research
• draft memoranda, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other documents
• manage discovery and depositions
• collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and counsel
• assist with case strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

insurance litigation

san francisco ca

direct counsel

commercial litigation

discovery

legal research

california bar

$280k–$380k/year

medical insurance

401(k)

paid time off

discretionary bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off and holidays
• discretionary bonuses.

Why this role

Requires 4–8 years of complex litigation experience and California Bar membership in good standing; insurance litigation experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

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