Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Northern CA

Overview

This role is part of the Northern California staff counsel team and focuses on insurance defense matters. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required. The position supports cases that are primarily low to moderate in complexity and exposure, with opportunities to take on more complex matters through developmental assignments.

Responsibilities

• Litigate low to moderate complexity and exposure cases and perform all duties from intake through trial and/or settlement, including:
  • Preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
• Proactively inform leadership of case-handling opportunities and challenges
• Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files and jurisdictional issues
• Manage other tasks or duties to ensure efficient case management
• May serve as second chair in trials involving moderate complexity and/or exposure
• Provide support to senior attorneys on cases with greater complexity and/or exposure and receive developmental assignments involving high complexity and/or exposure

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
• Public speaking and ability to handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving
• Strong verbal and written communication, including listening, negotiation, and conflict management
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Excellent judgment and decision-making
• Demonstrated time management and ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience
• Second chair trial experience
• Multistate jurisdictional practice
• Bachelors degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location
  • CA only: $115,275 - $196,130
• Bonus opportunity up to 20% of the salary (based on company and individual performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Location

• Remote ( #LI-Remote )
• Job duties may be performed in-person at a company office or virtually at an approved alternative work location; work may include field locations.
• Job location(s):
  • US - CA - Oakland
  • US - CA - Fresno
  • US - CA - Monterey
  • US - CA - Sacramento
  • US - CA - San Francisco
  • US - CA - San Jose
  • US - CA - San Luis Obispo

Physical Actions & Environment

• Indoor, climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation; normal office distractions may include background noise and interruptions.
• Field work outdoors may include exposure to weather elements.
• Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods (up to a full shift); occasionally navigates stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally moves/pushes/pulls/lifts/carries/places objects or materials up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently performs fine motor tasks (typing, mousing, writing) up to a full shift.
• Occasionally performs bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees.
• Must have clear vision (with or without correction) and adequate hearing (with or without correction) to communicate and respond to auditory signals or alarms.
• May require regular travel between offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.

Application Information

• Anticipated application deadline: The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Equal Employment & Compliance Statements

• Consideration for employment includes all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, an individual convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust cannot be employed without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.