Associate Attorney - Complex Litigation

Overview

Staff Attorney to support the Complex Litigation Team in litigated matters involving high-exposure product, liability, premises operations, auto, general liability, and construction injury liability cases.

This is an in-house, remote role with day-to-day work from home and collaboration and in-person appearances as needed. The position includes direct contact with Claims Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues.
• Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions (including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, motions to strike, and discovery motions), as well as discovery responses.
• Compile exhibits and review documents; prepare memoranda analyzing evidence and recommending next steps.
• Find, coordinate with, and work with experts; conduct legal research and analysis to support complex litigation work.
• Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation.
• Provide effective, timely communications, information, legal advice, and services to senior attorneys on the complex litigation team, clients, and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment.
• Communicate with court, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, and co-counsel consistent with established office procedures.
• May take depositions, appear in court, attend client and expert meetings, and assist with mediation, arbitration, and trial activities.
• Apply strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, organization, strategic thinking, and collaboration to deliver high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling tort defense matters.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile in California, active license to practice in California, and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of California State Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills (writing sample required).
• Extensive experience writing substantive legal motions, including motions for summary judgment and/or adjudication, demurrers, and motions to strike.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong ability to prioritize duties and manage time.
• Strong communication, computer, and technology skills; ability to quickly leverage new software.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with handling claim cases and litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $118,800 - $178,200
• Base pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies required for the role.
• Benefits may include:
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual incentive bonus (and potentially short-term or annual bonuses)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Company-provided phone
  • Internet reimbursement
  • Reimbursed business travel and parking expense
  • Long-term incentives and on-the-spot recognition

Location

Remote work from home, with in-person collaboration and appearances as needed.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer (Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age).