Insurance Litigation Attorney – CA License Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +42 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage an inventory of both litigated and non-litigated files independently.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Draft discovery documents, legal pleadings, trial briefs, and related materials utilizing independent analysis and judgment.

• Work closely with claims specialists to coordinate efforts.

• Represent and advocate for CSAA IG and its member insureds.

• Oversee all stages of personal injury litigation, which includes jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.

• Address complex legal matters and projects, including those outside of litigation.

• Identify issues with significant implications, high liability exposure, unique circumstances, or deviations from established guidelines.

• Escalate matters to senior staff for review and potential allocation of additional resources.

• Collaborate effectively with paralegals and support personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in insurance defense with courtroom and first or second chair trial experience.

• Juris Doctor (law degree) is required.

• A valid license to practice law in California is mandatory; candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.

• Expertise in personal injury litigation, including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, and the tri-partite relationship.

• Capability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized and timely.

• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office and online research tools.

• Ability to advocate in a creative, persuasive, and effective manner.

• Capacity to think and act independently in the best interest of the client.

• Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics are essential.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations, trials, team meetings, and other in-person engagements.

• Candidates must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.

• CSAA does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), ranging from 8-12% of eligible pay.

• 401(k) plan with a company match.

• Opportunities for career advancement, mentorship, and professional development.

• Flexible workplace and a remote-first culture.

• Home-Flex positions, primarily working from home with options to work from various locations including CSAA offices.

• An inclusive and welcoming work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.