Associate Attorney

Job Type: Full time

Job description :

Our mid-sized insurance defense firm is seeking an experienced associate with 3-4 years of litigation experience to independently handle GL & auto. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, experience handling cases from inception through resolution, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage a caseload of complex general liability and auto matters from inception through resolution.

• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.

• Conduct legal research and case analysis to develop effective defense strategies.

• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.

• Communicate regularly with insurance carriers, adjusters, and clients regarding case status and strategy.

• Prepare detailed case evaluations, litigation plans, and status reports.

• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

• Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and documentation in compliance with firm and client guidelines.

• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents affecting insurance defense and liability litigation.

Required Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law in the relevant state.

• Minimum of 3 years of admitted insurance defense experience.

• Proven experience handling general liability cases and civil litigation.

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Experience managing multiple cases and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.