Property Coverage Associate (Irvine) – 2-5 yrs
Firm Description:
Our client is a litigation-focused firm with a strong national and international presence, offering specialized legal counsel to insurance companies, healthcare organizations, and commercial entities. With offices across the U.S. and in London, they are known for their deep expertise in insurance coverage, property and casualty claims, subrogation, and complex commercial disputes. The firm combines trial-tested advocacy with strategic advisory services, helping clients navigate high-stakes litigation and regulatory challenges. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, results-driven environment that values precision, responsiveness, and long-term client partnerships.
Position Description:
Property Coverage Litigation Associate (2-5 Years)
Our client, a growing international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience to join its Irvine office.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated civil litigation practice while handling a diverse range of matters, including personal injury, construction, business, professional liability, transportation, products liability, and real estate-related disputes. The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support a variety of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Handle insurance defense matters involving:
- Personal injury litigation
- Construction litigation
- Business and commercial disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Transportation litigation
- Products liability matters
- Real estate-related litigation
- Conduct written discovery and manage document production
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents
- Participate in case strategy development and client communications
- Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys to advance litigation objectives
- Manage deadlines and case responsibilities in a fast-paced practice
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- 2-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Experience handling discovery and depositions
- Exposure to one or more of the following areas preferred:
- Professional negligence
- Transportation litigation
- Products liability
- Real estate-related litigation
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and case management abilities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on a broad range of litigation matters within a supportive and growth-oriented platform. Attorneys benefit from:
- Early responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
- Exposure to diverse and sophisticated insurance defense matters
- Direct client interaction
- Strong mentoring and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative team environment within an expanding firm
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $140,000 – $175,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities
- Compensation based on experience and qualifications
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary profit-sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Firm-paid:
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
Meet Your Recruiter
Samir Metovic
Director of Legal Recruiting