Associate Counsel, California - REMOTE

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 a remote work option.

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 by trial or dispositive hearing as applicable

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (required)
• Admission to and good standing with the California Bar (required)
• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or related fields (required)
• Ability to travel as needed 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

• Civil litigation experience
• 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 considerations
• Comprehensive benefits including market-competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance and recognition incentives, and tuition assistance
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility with the option to work remotely within the US 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 will 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, disability, or other protected status
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities
• The work environment promotes respect and prohibits discrimination and harassment