Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Acts on behalf of clients across all facets of insurance defense practice, managing cases that are generally of low to moderate complexity and risk.

• Oversees all stages of cases, from initial intake through to resolution.

• Engages in litigation of cases with low to moderate complexity and exposure, performing necessary tasks from intake to trial and/or settlement.

• Prepares legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.

• Participates in hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.

• Actively updates leadership on opportunities and challenges in case management.

• Collaborates with the Claims Department regarding legal file aspects and jurisdictional matters.

• Undertakes additional tasks or responsibilities to ensure effective case management.

• May serve as second chair during trials and manage trials involving moderate complexity and/or exposure.

• Offers assistance to senior attorneys in more complex cases and receives developmental assignments involving high complexity and/or exposure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Must be licensed to practice law in relevant states by the time of hire.

• A minimum of three years of experience in insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury is preferred.

• Experience as a second chair in trials is strongly preferred.

• Multistate jurisdictional practice experience is preferred.

• Capable of public speaking, managing high caseloads in adversarial situations, and driving.

• Strong verbal communication and listening abilities.

• Exceptional written communication skills.

• Proficient negotiation skills.

• Proven conflict management capabilities.

• Ability to represent the firm effectively with external stakeholders.

• Exhibits sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated skills in time management and prioritization.

• Capable of working under tight deadlines and managing time effectively.

• Requires strong technical skills.

• Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and location.

• Annual bonus potential of up to 20% of the salary.

• Generous 401k plan.

• Auto allowance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.