Insurance Litigation Associate
Dentons, San Francisco, CA, United States
Insurance Litigation Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County or San Francisco/Oakland
Posted on April 24, 2026
Responsibilities and Practice
Dentons US LLP is seeking a junior or mid-level associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 2-5 years of complex litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and proven analytic ability, along with extensive experience handling high-level legal matters, including exposure to insurance litigation.
Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm.
Position Requirements
Personal Skills / Attributes
Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
Excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Technical Skills
2-5 years of experience in complex, sophisticated litigation is required
Genuine interest in insurance litigation is required
Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
Deposition and court experience is preferred
Other Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
Submission of a cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample; the cover letter should detail the candidate’s complex litigation experience to date, including any insurance litigation experience
Equal Opportunities
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Benefits
Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position will be $235,000 to $325,000 based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
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Posted on April 24, 2026
Responsibilities and Practice
Dentons US LLP is seeking a junior or mid-level associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 2-5 years of complex litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and proven analytic ability, along with extensive experience handling high-level legal matters, including exposure to insurance litigation.
Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm.
Position Requirements
Personal Skills / Attributes
Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
Excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Technical Skills
2-5 years of experience in complex, sophisticated litigation is required
Genuine interest in insurance litigation is required
Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
Deposition and court experience is preferred
Other Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
Submission of a cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample; the cover letter should detail the candidate’s complex litigation experience to date, including any insurance litigation experience
Equal Opportunities
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Benefits
Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position will be $235,000 to $325,000 based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
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