Latitude Legal is seeking California-licensed Litigation Attorneys with at least 3 years of experience to join a nationally recognized insurance defense and trial firm on a full-time, permanent basis in one its Central California offices. This is a hybrid role with a strong in-office presence, and candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Central California area. 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 and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, team-oriented office.
The firm handles a broad range of insurance defense matters, with a strong emphasis on employment defense, as well as general liability, premises liability, and related civil litigation. Attorneys in this office are expected to take ownership of cases early, develop practical litigation strategies, and work closely with partners on motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. This role is well-suited for litigators who want consistent courtroom exposure, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build substantive employment defense experience within a supportive but hands-on environment.
What You’ll Do Includes:
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Manage active California civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution, including discovery, law and motion, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
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Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions; handle court appearances as needed
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Support and develop employment defense matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related claims
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Evaluate liability and exposure, develop defense strategies, and provide clear, strategic updates to carriers and business clients
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Collaborate closely with partners on case strategy and trial preparation
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Maintain organized case management and meet litigation deadlines in a fast-paced insurance defense environment
Who You Are:
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California-licensed attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience
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Strong preference for employment defense experience; insurance defense background highly valued
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Demonstrated ability to manage discovery, draft substantive motions, and take/defend depositions with increasing independence
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Comfortable preparing cases for mediation and trial; courtroom experience is a plus
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Strategic thinker who can assess exposure, identify leverage points, and execute defense strategy effectively
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Strong written and oral communication skills with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
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Familiar with litigation billing and timekeeping requirements
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Professional, collaborative, and motivated to work in a hybrid, team-oriented office environment
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Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing
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J.D. from an accredited law school
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Outstanding references
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Based in or willing to relocate to the Central California area
Position Details:
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Type of Role: Permanent
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Schedule: Full-Time
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Location: Fresno, CA (Hybrid/In-Office)
Compensation:
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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.
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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?
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