Business Litigation Attorney

Business Commercial Insurance Litigation Attorney – Growth Track to Partnership

A highly regarded California-based boutique litigation firm is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney with experience in business commercial insurance litigation
, including bad faith matters
. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience
, although attorneys with at least 2 years of high-caliber litigation work will be considered if they show exceptional promise.

This opportunity is tailored for a driven attorney eager to grow into a non-equity partnership
, with potential for equity partnership based on business development. The incoming attorney will help fill the gap left by a recently relocated junior partner and will be involved in complex litigation, including trial and arbitration work
.

• 5–10 years of experience in business and commercial insurance litigation (strong junior candidates with less experience will be considered).
• Exceptional legal writing skills, demonstrated through high-quality briefs (summary judgment samples preferred).
• Strong work ethic, responsiveness, and readiness to contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Prepared to provide writing samples and references.
• Willingness to be in the office 2–4 days per week to support mentorship, client service, and team cohesion.
• Active license to practice law in California.

• Trial and arbitration experience, especially in bad faith litigation
  .
• A small book of business, with interest in growing it collaboratively.
• A competitive background (e.g., sports, high-performance environments) reflecting drive and ambition.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to independently offer strategic solutions after 3–6 months.

• Base salary
  : $160,000–$220,000.
• Bonus structure
  : 8–10% of salary for billing 180 hours/month (150 billable + 30–60 credited admin hours).
• Flexible hybrid work model with regular in-office collaboration.
• Annual firm retreat for attorneys and their partners, featuring spa activities, golf, entertainment, and team bonding (including a firm-wide fantasy football league).
• Clear path to non-equity partnership
  , with equity possible for those who contribute to business development.

• The firm is known for successfully litigating against major national firms
  , with a strong track record in insurance coverage
  , bad faith
  , and unfair trade practices
  .
• Emphasizes a collaborative, no-drama environment where attorneys enjoy long-term, meaningful relationships with colleagues.
• Offers strong mentorship
  , real responsibility, and visibility from day one.

This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney who is ambitious, client-focused, and seeking a long-term platform to grow within a high-performing, collegial litigation team.