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 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
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Ability to travel as needed 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 effectively
• 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, training, work location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits including market-competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance and recognition incentives, and tuition assistance
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely and participate in flexible work programs

Location

Remote work with team offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco

Additional Information

• The employer does 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
• The work environment promotes respect, inclusion, and a harassment-free atmosphere