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Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense / ERISA / ESOP)

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Job Description - Litigation Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense / ERISA / ESOP)

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Rare hybrid role: core litigation plus exposure to ESOP advisory and ERISA litigation defense
  • Build long-term client relationships with room to grow and advance
  • Strong comp range for Napa: $130,000–$150,000 plus comprehensive benefits
  • Work alongside experienced litigators and corporate attorneys with recognized depth in this niche
  • Excellent professional development support: training, CLE reimbursement, marketing budgets, bonuses

Location:

  • On-site in Napa, CA

Note:

  • Must be actively licensed in California
  • Must have 3+ years litigation experience (ideal range is 3+ through 5 years)
  • Insurance defense and liability litigation experience is strongly preferred
  • ESOP, ERISA, employee benefits, or corporate transactions exposure is a plus (not required)

About Our Client

  • Our client is a national defense litigation firm known for high-stakes disputes nationwide and a long-tenured, professional team culture. This Napa-based role is uniquely positioned to support both litigation matters and a specialized ESOP and employee benefits practice.

Job Description

  • Manage litigated claims and drive case progress from start to finish
  • Handle trial prep: strategy, discovery, records review, client and witness preparation
  • Take and defend depositions and manage key witness development
  • Draft and argue motions and attend hearings
  • Communicate directly with clients and support relationship building
  • Draft settlement agreements and other contracts as needed
  • Support non-litigation corporate work including ESOP formation, related transactions, and executive compensation matters
  • Collaborate across litigation and corporate stakeholders while maintaining high quality and responsiveness

Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license in good standing
  • 3+ years litigation experience (insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, property damage preferred)
  • Strong writing, research, and practical judgment
  • Client-focused, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Unique mix of litigation and business-facing work that expands your long-term career options
  • Strong stability, mentorship, and professional standards
  • Bonuses and merit-based advancement opportunities
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, disability, parental leave, 401(k), and profit sharing

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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