Newly Admitted Attorney – Insurance Defense

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join a well-established California law firm specializing in Insurance Defense Pre-Litigation. This is an outstanding opportunity for a newly licensed attorney or someone with up to one year of experience looking to build a strong foundation in insurance defense while receiving mentorship from experienced litigators.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and interested in developing litigation and case management skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze insurance claims, policies, and supporting documentation to evaluate coverage and liability issues
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other legal research platforms
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, and other legal documents
• Assist with the management of insurance defense and pre-litigation matters
• Prepare cases for depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and litigation
• Organize case files and maintain accurate documentation
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the life of a matter
• Support senior attorneys in developing legal strategy and resolving claims efficiently
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of assignments

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 0–1 year of legal experience
• Interest in insurance defense, civil litigation, or pre-litigation practice
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience using Westlaw or similar legal research tools
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 annually
• Annual salary reviews
• Performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Long-term career growth and mentorship opportunities

Why This Opportunity

• Excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney to gain hands-on experience
• Work closely with experienced insurance defense attorneys in a collaborative environment
• Receive meaningful mentorship and professional development
• Handle substantive legal work from the beginning of your career
• Stable, long-term opportunity with competitive benefits and advancement potential

Schedule: Full-time, fully onsite in Glendale, California.