Trueline

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Trueline

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Manage all phases of construction defect cases—from initial pleadings and discovery to depositions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial
  • Draft motions, briefs, and discovery responses and prepare for court hearings and trial presentations
  • Collaborate with supervising partners on case strategy, client interactions, and litigation planning
  • Take ownership of matters and proactively drive progress with exceptional legal and organizational acumen
  • Mentorship and training from experienced construction defect trial attorneys
  • Supportive, collaborative national firm culture with strong infrastructure

Requirements

  • Active California bar license
  • Minimum 4 years of civil defense litigation experience, specifically in construction defect matters
  • Skilled in drafting pleadings and motions, handling written discovery, supervising depositions, and managing trial preparation
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy capabilities
  • Excellent multitasking ability with dependable deadline management
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional presentation
  • Track record of producing high-quality deliverables with initiative and independence
  • Prior trial experience in construction defect or general liability litigation (nice-to-have)
  • Familiarity with mediation and arbitration proceedings (nice-to-have)
  • Experience in business development or interest in building client relationships (nice-to-have)