Insurance Defense & Litigation Attorney Opportunities

Insurance Defense & Litigation Attorney Opportunities

(Insurance Litigation, Warranty, Med Mal, PI, ERISA)

Compensation: $115K - $315K; additional ranges vary by role

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility / On-site varies by role

Bar Admission: State Bar Admission Required (CA Bar for California roles)

IMPORTANT: WHO THESE ROLES ARE FOR

Are you a litigation associate with experience in insurance defense, personal injury, warranty, or medical malpractice? We are actively recruiting for several prominent law firms seeking talented attorneys to join their dynamic teams across various practice areas. These opportunities offer a chance to manage diverse caseloads, gain significant courtroom experience, and advance your career within well-established firms.

Candidates must:

• Possess 2-8+ years of litigation experience in relevant practice areas


• Demonstrate superior communication and legal research skills


• Be capable of autonomously managing a case docket from day one


• Hold an active bar admission in the state of the role’s location


• Exhibit a strong desire for career growth and partnership potential

These roles are not suitable for:

• Attorneys without litigation experience


• Candidates seeking solely transactional work


• Individuals unable to manage a high-volume caseload


• Those without active state bar admission

About the Opportunities

As a senior legal recruiter, I’ve identified a unique synergy across these seven distinct litigation roles. While varying in specific focus areas (insurance defense, personal injury, warranty, medical malpractice, ERISA), they all target a similar talent pool of dedicated litigation associates with a proven track record. By bundling them, we aim to streamline the application process for candidates who may be a strong fit for multiple openings, maximizing efficiency and reach.

Current Openings

Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation: $115K - $175K

Experience: 2-6 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This mid-level associate role focuses on managing an insurance defense or personal injury litigation docket from the ground up, with a strong preference for 3-4 years of experience.

Insurance and Financial Services Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

Compensation: $158K - $190K

Experience: 3-5 YOE

Work Model: Remote

This position involves litigation encompassing ERISA, disability, life, health, long-term care, fraud, and employer-plan benefits, with a focus on insurance litigation.

Litigation Associate (Warranty) - Remote (California)

Location: California (Remote)

Compensation: $150K - $165K

Experience: 2-None YOE

Work Model: Remote

This AmLaw 200 firm role focuses entirely on defending automobile warranty claims within their Litigation Business Unit in Southern California.

Litigation Attorney (Warranty) - Remote (CA License Required)

Location: California (Remote)

Compensation: $170K - $200K

Experience: 5-None YOE

Work Model: Remote

This AmLaw 200 position is for a Trial Attorney within the Litigation Business Unit, specializing in warranty defense for clients in Southern California.

Senior Litigation Attorney (Warranty & Lemon Law)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $200K - $315K

Experience: 8-None YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

Join an Am Law 100 firm's high-volume practice in San Diego, specializing in warranty and lemon law defense.

Insurance Litigation Associate

Location: Madison, NJ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $154K - $165K

Experience: 3-5 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This role involves comprehensive engagement throughout the entire litigation lifecycle within a highly-regarded Insurance practice group.

Med Mal Defense Litigation Mid-Level Associate

Location: Concord, NH (Hybrid)

Compensation: $115K - $125K

Experience: 2-7 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This position focuses on independently managing a robust medical malpractice defense caseload within a highly respected Northern New England practice group.

What We're Looking For

• Proven litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, warranty, or medical malpractice


• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills


• Ability to handle significant responsibility and manage a caseload effectively


• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities


• Commitment to professional excellence and teamwork

Why These Roles Stand Out

• Opportunities for significant career advancement and partnership track


• Work with prominent, established, and AmLaw-ranked law firms


• Diverse and challenging caseloads across various litigation specialties


• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid options


• Competitive compensation packages and benefits

Core Keywords

Insurance Defense; Litigation Associate; Personal Injury Litigation; Warranty Litigation; Lemon Law; Medical Malpractice Defense; ERISA Litigation; Disability Litigation; Financial Services Litigation; Trial Attorney; Mid-Level Associate; Senior Associate; Remote Attorney; Hybrid Attorney; California Bar; Texas Bar; New Jersey Bar; New Hampshire Bar; Case Management; AmLaw 100; AmLaw 200