Associate Attorney Rideshare & UM/UIM Defense

Associate Attorney – Rideshare & UM/UIM Defense

Location: Hybrid – San Francisco, CA
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time | Position available immediately
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a strong total rewards package designed to support long-term growth and stability:

• Competitive base salary aligned with legal experience

• Paid medical insurance, including plan options with zero employee contribution

• Dental, vision, life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with employer match, vested immediately upon enrollment

• Generous bonus structure, including:

  • Prepaid bonuses tied to annual billing metrics

  • Additional annual performance-based bonus

• Partnership track with support for client development

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a well-established civil litigation defense firm seeking a Rideshare and UM/UIM Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. This role is ideal for a California-licensed attorney with meaningful experience in rideshare and uninsured/underinsured motorist defense who is looking to deepen expertise while growing within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

You will work closely with experienced partners, receive substantive responsibility, and handle cases end-to-end. The firm values quality advocacy, professionalism, and attorney development, offering a supportive environment with a clear long-term trajectory.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to a partner, the Associate Attorney will serve as the primary handling attorney on assigned matters, depending on experience level. This role provides hands-on litigation exposure and consistent client interaction, with opportunities to build subject-matter expertise and trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution

• Handle court appearances, discovery, and substantive motion practice

• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and pretrial preparation

• Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic guidance and regular case updates

• Prepare for and participate in trials as needed

• Maintain organized, proactive case management across a full litigation lifecycle

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

• 4–5 years of civil litigation experience, specifically in rideshare and UM/UIM defense

• Demonstrated experience drafting, arguing, and responding to motions

• Proven ability to take and defend depositions independently

• Active member of the California State Bar, in good standing

• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills

• Stable work history with clear progression and impact

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following will be viewed as particularly strong:

• Experience serving as lead or primary handling attorney on matters

• Comfort managing direct client relationships

• Trial preparation or trial participation experience

• Interest in long-term growth, partnership track, and client development

Who Thrives in This Role

• Attorneys who value substantive responsibility and autonomy

• Litigators who want to deepen expertise in rideshare and UM/UIM defense

• Professionals seeking a collaborative, stable firm environment

• Attorneys looking for a long-term platform with partnership potential

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HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.

• 4–5 years of civil litigation experience, specifically in rideshare and UM/UIM defense

• Demonstrated experience drafting, arguing, and responding to motions

• Proven ability to take and defend depositions independently

• Active member of the California State Bar, in good standing

• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills

• Stable work history with clear progression and impact

Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)

Candidates with the following will be viewed as particularly strong:

• Experience serving as lead or primary handling attorney on matters

• Comfort managing direct client relationships

• Trial preparation or trial participation experience

• Interest in long-term growth, partnership track, and client development