Insurance Defense Attorney - Northern California
Overview
This role involves representing clients in all areas of insurance defense practice, primarily handling cases with low complexity and exposure. The position manages all phases of cases from intake through resolution.
Workplace: Remote
Responsibilities
- Litigate low complexity and exposure cases, managing all duties from intake to trial and/or settlement.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
- Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Proactively communicate case handling opportunities and challenges to leadership.
- Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files.
- Perform other tasks to ensure efficient case management.
- May serve as second chair in trials and handle trials involving minimal complexity and/or exposure.
- Provide support to senior attorneys on more complex cases and receive developmental assignments involving moderate complexity and/or exposure.
Physical Requirements
- Work performed in-person at an office or virtually at an approved alternative location; may include fieldwork.
- Indoor, climate-controlled environment with typical office distractions.
- Fieldwork may involve exposure to weather elements.
- Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Occasional movement around the workplace, including stairs and uneven surfaces.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mousing, and writing.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
- Visual and auditory abilities sufficient for job duties.
- May require regular travel between offices and field locations.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
- Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to represent the organization with external constituents.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Strong time management and priority-setting skills.
- Proficient with technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
- Public speaking skills and ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- California salary range: $102,450 - $174,240.
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
Locations
Positions available in California in the following cities:
- Fresno
- Oakland
- Sacramento
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Rosa
- Stockton
Additional Information
The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws. Certain restrictions apply regarding employment of individuals convicted of specific felonies.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Applicants should be prepared for potential travel between offices and field locations as part of job duties.