Overview
An established insurance 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, 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
- 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, training, work location, and market considerations
- 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 needed
The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination and offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.