Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in Irvine

Date Posted: Monday, November 3, 2025

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Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Orange County - Irvine

A well-established AV-rated Defense firm is seeking to expand their Civil Litigation Team in Irvine, looking to bring on a 5-year Associate Attorney and 10+ Senior Attorney with courtroom experience; must be interested in going to trial and building their litigation skillset and/or do it with their eyes closed. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle a variety of defense work, in a daily in-office role with flexibility (unlimited PTO). The Irvine office has full staff support, with a very collegial work culture, offering training and mentoring from Attorneys holding the gold standard in Insurance Defense work.

This firm goes the extra mile to make their people feel appreciated and ask that you bring a passionate work ethic and enthusiasm for building collaborative, strong relationships. They inspire a collegial work environment by offering team-building events, family- and pet-friendly gatherings, celebrate holidays and sport events enthusiastically; and encourage career growth and development. 

Areas of practice includeGeneral Liability Defense, Casualty Insurance, Catastrophic Liability Defense, Commercial Auto, Tank and Trucking Litigation, Construction Defect, Homeowners. 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Drafting motions, discovery, pleadings, briefings, taking and defending depositions; EUO experience a plus
  • Collaborate with partners and associate on case strategy
  • Prepare and argue motions and opposition, trial prep, manage high volume case load
  • Courtroom and jury trial experience preferred

Compensation structure is an annual base salary range $130K - $160K; for Senior Associates $160K-$240K+, DOE. Additional details on benefits and unlimited PTO available. Also offering full support to pursue an opportunity to build your book of business. First interview via zoom; second in-person. --Actively interviewing now -- 

Please forward your resume in confidence or contact Karen directly at karen.hashimoto@gogpac.com for further details on this or any other positions you may be interested in confidentially. Connect with me here: www.linkedin.com/in/karenhashimoto/ 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.