Overview
An established auto insurance provider 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 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
- 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 needed 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 writing
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $112,750.00 - $186,550.00
- Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, location, and market factors
- No sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this position
Location
- Remote work option available
- Must be licensed to practice law in California and able to travel within the state as required
Equal Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions unless it causes undue hardship. The work environment promotes respect and prohibits discrimination and harassment.