Associate Attorney - Insurance Bad Faith
Orion Placement
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Lancaster, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Pay: $140,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a highly respected litigation team representing policyholders in complex, high-value insurance bad faith disputes.
Handle sophisticated first-party and third-party insurance coverage matters with meaningful courtroom experience.
Work alongside accomplished trial attorneys on challenging, high-impact litigation.
Gain hands-on responsibility with depositions, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
Performance-based bonuses, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and potential relocation assistance.
Grow your litigation career in a collaborative environment committed to mentorship, excellence, and professional development.
Location: Los Angeles, CA or Lancaster, CA – Primarily on-site with the opportunity to collaborate closely with an experienced litigation team.
Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.
About Us
We are a nationally recognized litigation team dedicated to protecting individuals and businesses through exceptional advocacy and innovative legal strategies. Our attorneys collaborate on complex, high-stakes cases while maintaining a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions in state and federal court.
Analyze insurance policies, claims files, and adjuster conduct to identify bad faith exposure.
Conduct and defend depositions involving insureds, adjusters, underwriters, and expert witnesses.
Participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
Research and analyze California insurance law and coverage issues.
Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support professionals to develop case strategy.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
Manage deadlines and multiple active litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Active California Bar license in good standing.
2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.
Strong knowledge of California insurance law.
Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and California Code of Civil Procedure.
Experience handling first-party and/or third-party insurance claims and coverage analysis.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll work on meaningful, high-stakes litigation while building your trial skills alongside accomplished attorneys. We offer challenging work, excellent mentorship, strong benefits, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and a collaborative culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow and succeed.
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Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance