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 located in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco, with remote work options.

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

• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to and good standing with the California Bar
• Must maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• 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
• Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance incentives, and tuition assistance
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work remotely within the US for up to four weeks per year

Location

• Remote position with presence in California offices (Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, 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, gender identity, disability, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• A workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation is maintained, with expectations of mutual respect among all employees and applicants.