A law firm is hiring a casualty insurance defense associate for an in office role in San Jose. The firm wants 3 or more years of insurance defense litigation experience and an active California license.
What the role involves
- Handle discovery, depositions, and motions in insurance defense matters
- Work on premises liability, professional negligence, transportation, and products liability matters
What you'll need
- 3 or more years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Active California bar license
- Construction and business litigation experience
Highlights
- Bonus eligibility
- Open to candidates in nearby states who are licensed in California
- Health, dental, and vision coverage plus a 401(k)
Pay context
Typical base salary for insurance defense attorneys with 3 to 4 years of experience at mid-size and regional firms: $150,000.
The median billable requirement for insurance defense attorneys in California is 1,875 hours.
ITG 2026 data from mid-size and regional firms, as of September 2026.
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