Associate Attorney
Regional law firm has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney with 2–5+ years of civil litigation experience to join its team in San Jose. This role will focus on insurance defense matters and support cases through the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through resolution and trial preparation. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.Key ResponsibilitiesHandle insurance defense matters through all phases of civil litigationManage cases from inception through discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparationDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documentsConduct legal research and develop case strategyCommunicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnelManage deadlines, case calendars, and litigation workflow across multiple mattersSupport case evaluation, reporting, and resolution strategy