Insurance Defense Associate – Fully Remote Flexibility with Real Trial Work (San Francisco) A highly regarded litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate to join its growing California practice. This is a rare opportunity for a true trial attorney who wants sophisticated insurance defense work, flexibility, and strong compensation without sacrificing autonomy or quality of life. Why this opportunity stands out:

• Fully remote and hybrid flexibility available
• High-level litigation platform handling sophisticated insurance defense matters
• Strong compensation structure with flexibility around billable expectations when needed
• Opportunity for attorneys who already have meaningful trial experience and want to continue building as first-chair litigators
• Direct access to experienced trial attorneys and leadership

The role:

• Handle complex insurance defense litigation matters
• Take ownership of cases from inception through trial
• First-chair trial responsibilities
• Depositions, hearings, motion practice, and client management
• Significant autonomy and responsibility within a collaborative environment

Requirements:

• 4–8 years of litigation experience
• California Bar admission required
• Strong insurance defense background
• Trial experience required
• First-chair experience strongly preferred

Compensation:

• Compensation up to approximately $350,000 depending on experience and background
• Remote and hybrid flexibility available

This is an excellent fit for a litigation attorney seeking sophisticated defense work, meaningful trial exposure, flexibility, and top-end compensation within a respected litigation platform. Feel free to message me directly for a confidential discussion.