Associate Attorney - Complex Litigation

Overview

This Staff Attorney role supports the Complex Litigation Team, responsible for providing top-quality representation to the organization’s insureds in litigated matters involving complex and high-exposure product liability, liability, premises operations, auto, general liability, and construction injury liability matters.

This is a remote, in-house Staff Attorney position with direct collaboration alongside Claims Professionals.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 the 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 and ability to prioritize duties and time.
• Strong communication, computer, and technology skills, with the ability to quickly leverage new software.
• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in handling claim cases and litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Location

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

(Requires domicile in California and an active California license.)