Overview
A legal team is seeking attorneys of all levels to join their Northern California staff counsel team. This is a remote position with occasional in-person appearances and trials as required. The role offers developmental opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of salary, a generous 401(k) plan, auto allowance, paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave, and more—all without billable hour requirements.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in insurance defense cases primarily of low to moderate complexity and exposure.
- Manage all phases of cases from intake through resolution.
- 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 and jurisdictional issues.
- Perform other tasks to ensure efficient case management.
- Serve as second chair in trials and handle trials involving moderate complexity and exposure.
- Support senior attorneys on cases of greater complexity and receive developmental assignments involving high complexity and exposure.
Physical Requirements
- Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled office or virtually from an approved alternative location.
- May include fieldwork with exposure to weather elements.
- Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Occasional movement including navigating stairs, ramps, 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.
- Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, to perform job duties safely and effectively.
- May require regular travel between offices, alternative work locations, and field sites.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in applicable states upon hire.
- Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred.
- Second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
- Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Effective negotiation and conflict management abilities.
- Ability to represent the organization with external constituents.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong time management and priority-setting capabilities.
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
- Proficient with technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.
- Public speaking skills and ability to handle high caseloads 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: $115,275 - $196,130.
- 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.
Location
This position is remote with work locations in Northern California including Fresno, Modesto, Monterey, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, and Stockton.
Additional Information
- The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
- The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Employment is subject to compliance with relevant state and federal regulations regarding criminal convictions.
- This employer does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.