Civil Defense Associate Attorney

Company Overview

Horton, Oberrecht & Kirkpatrick is a San Diego‑based civil personal injury defense firm that handles all types of insurance defense matters throughout California. HO&K is strictly a civil litigation defense firm and has earned a strong reputation in the industry.

This is a full‑time role for an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Orange County (Irvine) office with 4+ years of experience. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for day‑to‑day tasks such as drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, as well as appearing for court hearings, depositions, mediation, and second chair licants should be eager to go to court and have a true desire to defend all types of personal injury matters.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Bar admission in California and in good standing
• Experience in conducting legal research and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Insurance defense experience is a plus, but not required

Full health/dental/vision benefits package offered, along with Flexible Spending Account and 401(k) with safe harbor matching.

Salary: $ – $ (Irvine, CA)

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

Irvine, CA

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