Counsel, California (Remote)

Overview

A legal counsel position is available 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 case 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
• Minimum of 7 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 written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $127,100.00 - $210,125.00
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits program supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
• 401(k) savings plan with 6% match, vested from day one
• Performance and recognition-based incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility including the option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. up to four weeks per year

Location

Remote position with primary work locations in California cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco.

Additional Information

• The employer will not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
• The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• A respectful, discrimination-free, and harassment-free work environment is maintained for all employees and applicants.