Latitude Legal is seeking California-licensed Litigation Attorneys with at least 3 years of experience to join a nationally recognized California insurance defense and trial firm on a full-time, permanent basis in one of the firm's Northern California offices. The ideal candidate will be based in Northern California and may work on a hybrid or remote basis, with the flexibility and willingness to come into the office periodically for collaboration, hearings, or team needs. The firm is hiring across levels, from Associate (3–8 years of experience) to Senior Counsel (8+ years), and is open to strong litigators who can manage cases with increasing independence.

The firm handles a broad mix of insurance defense matters, including premises liability, professional liability, personal injury/catastrophic accidents, construction defect/accidents, employment-related disputes, and more. This role offers meaningful, hands-on responsibility for managing active caseloads, drafting and arguing motions, conducting and defending depositions, developing discovery strategy, preparing cases for mediation and trial, and working directly with clients. It’s a strong fit for litigators who want real courtroom-facing experience and structured trial development within a growing Northern California team.

What You’ll Do Includes:

• Manage active California civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution, including discovery, law and motion, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions; appear in court independently as needed
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure early, and develop practical defense strategies aligned with carrier and business objectives
• Work directly with clients and claims professionals, providing clear, strategic updates and budget-conscious case management
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across offices on complex or high-exposure matters
• For senior attorneys: provide case oversight, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to trial preparation and strategy development

Who You Are:

• California-licensed attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally including insurance defense or comparable high-volume litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload with increasing independence, including handling discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and taking/defending depositions
• Comfortable supporting and preparing cases for trial, with direct trial or second-chair experience strongly valued
• Strategic, detail-oriented, and capable of evaluating cases beyond surface-level analysis, identifying risk, leverage points, and early resolution opportunities
• Strong writing, analysis, and client communication skills
• Familiar with litigation billing and timekeeping requirements
• Professional, responsive, and able to manage assignments independently in a remote/hybrid setup.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding references
• Located in Northern California and willing to come into the office as needed.

Position Details:

• Type of Role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid or Remote (Sacramento, CA)

Compensation:

• Pay: The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $190,000, plus applicable bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand.
• Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at?https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

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