Senior Support Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receiving them in the office.

• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses.

• Finalize deposition summaries within 15 days following the depositions.

• Perform legal research and draft motions, oppositions, and replies.

• Appear in court for legal motions and related matters.

• Prepare trial documents, including motions in limine and oppositions.

• Ensure adherence to CCP §2025.340(m) for video depositions.

• Attend trials and provide support to the trial attorney, including trial research, motions for directed verdict, nonsuit, and witness examinations.

• Complete various assignments as directed by Attorney IV.

• Independently manage a high volume of cases with minimal supervision.

• Maintain regular full-time attendance of at least 7.5 hours daily and 37.5 hours weekly.

• Travel by automobile for up to 20% of work time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A law degree is mandatory.

• Admission to the bar in the applicable state(s) is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney is required.

• At least 3 years of experience in insurance defense or equivalent relevant experience is required.

• Extensive knowledge of insurance law, tort law, evidence codes, civil procedure, and trial procedure is essential.

• Excellent communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical abilities are necessary.

• Proficiency in effectively conducting and defending depositions for parties, witnesses, and experts is required.

• Strong research skills and expertise in law and motion are required.

• Must comply with company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status.

• Significant automobile travel, up to 20% of work time, is expected.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance is essential.

• Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of cases are needed.

• Experience in insurance defense BI trials is preferred.

• Extensive experience in expert witness discovery and trial practice is a plus.

• Preferably, 10+ years of experience as a licensed attorney.

• Preferred 5+ years of experience in insurance defense.

• A law degree from a state-accredited or ABA-accredited law school is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Flexibility to work remotely from any location in the United States for most positions.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, 9 paid Company holidays, and volunteer hours.

• Incentive bonus programs, with potential for holiday bonuses, referral bonuses, and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• An engaging work environment.

• Opportunities for promotion.

• Education assistance.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

• A company recognition program.

• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more.

• Competitive salary.

• Potential for bonuses.