Associate Attorney, Litigation

DAC Beachcroft • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $185,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of DAC Beachcroft's continued growth in the US, we are hiring an Associate Attorney to join our Los Angeles office. This is a litigation role offering significant client exposure and responsibility from the outset, working directly with senior partners as they build the firm's West Coast practice. We are looking for a second or third-year California-qualified associate with strong litigation experience, ready to take on a varied caseload spanning insurance coverage and defense work, with exposure to bad faith defense and general commercial litigation.

Requirements

• Admitted to the California Bar
• 2 to 3 years of post-admission litigation experience at a US law firm
• Strong pre-litigation and litigation foundation, including drafting, research, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
• Ability to analyze complex factual scenarios and apply legal principles to reach commercially sound outcomes
• Confident, professional client-facing communication
• Composure and clear judgment under pressure, particularly for clients in crisis
• Strong academic record
• A collaborative, team-oriented working style with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues

Nice To Haves

• Insurance coverage or insurance defense experience
• Experience at a sophisticated civil litigation firm
• Exposure to London market or international insurer work
• Trial experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting partners and colleagues on insurance and commercial litigation matters across the full spectrum of coverage and defense work
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, documents, correspondence, and litigation reports
• Conducting depositions and attending court proceedings
• Handling motion practice and supporting case strategy
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on coverage, bad faith, and general litigation issues
• Working directly with clients on case updates, strategy, and reporting in line with client quality and service standards
• Managing your portion of the caseload in an organized and proactive manner
• Building an understanding of the client's business and the firm's broader service offering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed