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Santa Ana, CA, United States

Insurance Defense Attorney

Attorney

1-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A distinguished civil litigation law firm is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team in Santa Ana, California. This hybrid role requires a candidate with 2-10 years of experience in insurance defense, handling cases involving bodily injury, premises liability, auto/trucking collisions, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury. The position provides an excellent opportunity to manage cases from inception through trial, supported by a collaborative team environment.

Location

• Santa Ana, CA

Duties

• Manage insurance defense litigation cases from inception through trial with minimal supervision
• Conduct discovery, site inspections, and issue analysis
• Take depositions, retain and work with expert witnesses, and handle expert discovery
• Independently conduct court appearances, depositions, and hearings
• Collaborate with team members, including partners, senior associates, and paralegals, to achieve client and firm goals
• Opportunity to gain experience in additional practice areas, such as business litigation and real estate

Requirements

• 2-10 years of experience in insurance defense
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation cases, including trial preparation and courtroom appearances
• Strong research and legal writing skills for effective case representation
• Proficiency in legal databases such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active California State Bar admission
• Additional bar licenses in other jurisdictions are a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective independent case management and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team
• Clear and persuasive communication, both written and verbal

Benefits

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Hybrid work flexibility for work-life balance

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