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New In| Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Associate Attorney | Join a Chambers USA-Ranked Boutique | True work Life balance 1600 | Up to $200k + Bonus | San Fran - Hybrid

New In| Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Associate Attorney | Join a Chambers USA-Ranked Boutique | True work Life balance 1600 | Up to $200k + Bonus | San Fran - Hybrid

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New In| Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Associate Attorney | Join a Chambers USA-Ranked Boutique | True work Life balance 1600 | Up to $200k + Bonus | San Fran - Hybrid

A highly respected boutique litigation firm with a national reputation in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation (defense-side). Known for its high-impact casework and strong firm culture, Pacific offers the rare combination of sophisticated legal work and genuine work-life balance.

• Chambers USA-Ranked and featured in Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report, they’re a leading boutique with a deep bench of experienced trial lawyers and a long track record of success in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.

• Sustainable Hours & Real Balance: With a 1,600-hour billable target, the firm fosters a culture of excellence without burnout. Attorneys are trusted with autonomy and encouraged to take meaningful time off—including extended vacations.

• Strong Pipeline & Growth: This is a replacement and growth hire. The firm continues to expand thanks to its respected name and repeat clients—a sustainable business model with long-term vision.

• Supportive, Down-to-Earth Culture: The team values collaboration over ego. You’ll find hands-on mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a culture that prioritizes people and performance equally.

As an Associate, you'll:

• Analyze insurance policies and advise insurers on complex coverage issues

• Draft detailed coverage opinions

• Defend carriers in bad faith and declaratory relief actions

• Manage your own caseload with support from experienced partners

• Handle depositions, discovery, strategy, and dispositive motion work

• High autonomy over your work and calendar

• Base salary up to $200,000 (depending on experience)

• Profit-sharing bonus structure: $145/hour on all net billables above 1,600 hours

• Discretionary bonus potential (many associates have received five-figure bonuses annually)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• No billing micromanagement and plenty of time for personal needs and growth

• 1+ years of experience in insurance coverage and/or bad faith litigation defense

OR

3+ years of general litigation defense experience with a strong interest in this space

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Someone who values independence, excellence, and a healthier pace of legal life

This is a rare opening at one of California’s most respected boutique litigation firms, where top-tier work and work-life balance are not mutually exclusive.

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to and we'll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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