Associate Attorney, Litigation

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. Key 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, 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 Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential 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 Preferred Insurance coverage or insurance defense experience Experience at a sophisticated civil litigation firm Exposure to London market or international insurer work Trial experience Application Please note, as part of your application we will also require a writing sample.