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 Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco. 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
- Conduct 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 in insurance defense and/or personal injury
- Ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences
- Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
- Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities
- 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
- Final salary offer depends on role scope, experience, education, location, and market factors
- Comprehensive benefits including mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely within the US for up to four weeks per year
Location
Remote position with Staff Counsel offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco
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.