Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in California courts, focusing on first party insurance defense. This role is part of the Staff Counsel team with locations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Concord, San Diego, and Los Angeles. The position offers remote work flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
- Provide opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery processes, including depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
- Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to and good standing with the California Bar
- 2-6+ years of litigation experience related to insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences
- Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Capacity to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in civil litigation
- Insurance defense-related litigation experience
- Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $112,750.00 - $186,550.00
- Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, work location, and market factors
- Comprehensive benefits program supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility including the option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year
Location
Remote position with team offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Concord, San Diego, and Los Angeles, California.
Additional Information
- The employer does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
- Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- The work environment promotes respect, inclusion, and a harassment-free atmosphere.