Insurance Defense Attorney — Maritime & Insurance Litigation, Los Angeles

Seeking a litigation associate to join a global insurance and maritime litigation team based in Los Angeles. The role focuses on defending insurers and handling complex liability matters with regular collaboration across domestic and international offices.

The position involves managing litigation files from discovery through trial, advising clients on strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations and courtroom hearings. Hybrid working is offered with regular in-office collaboration.

• Minimum 2 years litigation experience, ideally including insurance defense or maritime matters
• Demonstrated experience proposing litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, discovery and motions
• Experience taking/defending depositions and participating in mediations and trials
• Admitted and in good standing with the California bar; additional state admissions a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy, client-facing skills, and an ability to work on cross-border matters