Associate Attorney in San Francisco

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite – San Francisco)

A well-established civil litigation firm is seeking experienced civil litigation defense Attorneys to join its growing team in either San Francisco. This role offers flexible work arrangements—onsite, hybrid, or fully remote—depending on your experience. Candidates must reside in California to be considered.

We’re looking for attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense, and ideally 5+ years handling general liability, public entity matters, auto, products liability, and related civil defense cases. Employment litigation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage files and is comfortable with all phases of litigation, from motion work to depositions and summary judgment practice.

Key Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3–10 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Ability to manage files independently and drive cases forward
• Strong experience with law & motion, depositions, and summary judgments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

What’s Offered:

• Flexible work options: remote, hybrid, or in-office (DOE)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Parking or public transportation stipend for onsite employees
• CLE and professional development support
• Bar dues covered
• Unlimited PTO

If you're a motivated attorney looking for a flexible work environment and a supportive, experienced team, we’d love to connect. Reach out to Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 for a confidential conversation.

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.