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Rideshare & UM/UIM Associate Attorney
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Rideshare & UM/UIM Associate Attorney
Hybrid | San Francisco, CA
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Rideshare & UM/UIM Associate Attorney on behalf of a valued client partner, an established multi-office civil litigation defense law firm. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Associate Attorney opportunity.
We are seeking a California-licensed litigation attorney with focused experience in rideshare defense and Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) matters who can independently manage files, deliver strong legal work product, and grow within a collaborative defense practice. This role offers substantial case responsibility, client exposure, and a long-term advancement path.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing attorneys with strong tenure, progressive responsibility, and demonstrated commitment to litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage rideshare and UM/UIM defense matters from intake through resolution
- Serve as primary handling attorney on assigned files based on experience level
- Handle court appearances, case management conferences, hearings, and litigation proceedings
- Conduct written discovery, analyze records, and develop defense strategy
- Draft and argue motions, oppositions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and pre-trial proceedings
- Prepare matters for trial including witness preparation, exhibits, motions in limine, and trial strategy
- Communicate regularly with carrier representatives, clients, and internal leadership regarding exposure and case developments
- Build trusted client relationships through responsiveness and strategic counsel
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- 4–5 years of civil litigation experience with direct exposure to rideshare and/or UM/UIM defense matters
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- Proven experience drafting, arguing, and responding to motions
- Demonstrated deposition experience taking and defending witness testimony
- Strong legal writing, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple active litigation matters
- Professional communication skills with clients, carriers, courts, and opposing counsel
- Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Significant rideshare defense experience involving transportation network companies
- Strong UM/UIM coverage litigation background
- Insurance defense experience with carrier reporting and exposure analysis
- Trial preparation or hearing experience
- Mediation and settlement negotiation success
- Desire to pursue long-term advancement or partnership track opportunities
- Experience developing client relationships or supporting business development efforts
HireNow Disqualifiers
- No active California Bar license
- No meaningful rideshare or UM/UIM litigation experience
- Limited motion practice or deposition background
- Need for visa sponsorship (not available)
- Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression
- Inability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced defense environment
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:
4–5 years of civil litigation defense experience
Direct rideshare and/or UM/UIM case experience
Active California Bar membership in good standing
Strong motion drafting and deposition capability
Able to independently manage files from inception through resolution
Excellent client communication and litigation judgment
Seeking long-term growth within a stable firm platform
Able to work hybrid in San Francisco, CA
Stable resume with consistent progression
Standout Candidates Include:
Attorneys with both rideshare and UM/UIM subject matter depth
Counsel with insurance carrier reporting experience
Associates with mediation and trial preparation exposure
Lawyers interested in future partnership track advancement
HireNow Package
- Base Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience)
- Bonuses: Billing metric bonus program + annual performance bonus
- Benefits: Paid medical plans (including zero employee contribution options), dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
- Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting employer match
- Career Growth: Partnership track + client development support
- Work Location: Hybrid – San Francisco, CA
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
- Start Date: Immediate need
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available