Complex Trial Attorney - California

Overview

An established insurance organization is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join their California staff counsel team. This role involves handling complex insurance defense matters, primarily of high complexity and exposure, including unique legal issues. The position offers remote work flexibility within California, with in-person appearances and trials as required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate high complexity and high exposure cases through all phases to resolution by trial or settlement.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs.
• Serve as lead attorney at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develop trial strategies and arguments.
• Analyze legal precedents to assess case outcomes.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in case approaches.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Act as first or second chair in late-stage litigation and trials.
• Handle matters within the attorney's state of licensure and courts of admittance; may require admission in other jurisdictions.
• Lead knowledge sharing on legal trends and developments.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to other attorneys.
• Consult with Claims Executive team on legal strategies for personal injury claims.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interpret applicable laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Functionally supervise attorneys assisting with cases.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California upon hire.
• Experience handling high complexity and/or high exposure cases.
• First chair jury trial experience or comparable court experience required.
• Strong knowledge of procedural and substantive law.
• Excellent trial, public speaking, communication, case preparation, advocacy, negotiation, deposition, expert witness, damages analysis, evaluation, reporting, and client service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficient with technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
• Ability to travel as needed for court appearances and trials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multistate jurisdictional practice experience.
• Experience mentoring and supervising other attorneys.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled office or remotely.
• May require travel to field locations and court appearances.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Use fine motor skills such as typing and writing extensively.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and location.
• California salary range: $166,725 - $283,250.
• Annual bonus potential up to 25% of salary based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Auto allowance.

Location

• Remote work within California with required in-person appearances and trials.

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and complies with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices.
• Candidates with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment is subject to compliance with state insurance department regulations regarding criminal convictions.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.