Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - Subrogation

Overview

This role is a fast-paced, high-intensity attorney position focused on Large Loss Property, Complex Claims, and subrogation matters. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances as required, supporting case management from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate subrogation cases of high complexity and/or exposure, handling matters from intake through trial and/or settlement
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery materials, 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
• Perform additional tasks to ensure efficient case management
• May handle second chair trials and trials in cases with moderate complexity and/or exposure
• Provide support to senior attorneys on higher-complexity and/or higher-exposure matters and receive developmental assignments for complex matters

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years of insurance defense litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
• Second chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred

Special Skills / Qualifications

• Public speaking ability and capacity to handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations (driving included)
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to represent the organization with external constituents
• Demonstrated judgment and decision-making
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location
• Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Location

• Remote (workplace details include work in-person at an office or virtually at an approved alternative work location; work may include field locations)
• US - TX

Application Information

• Recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Notices

• The employer will consider 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, the employer is prohibited from employing any individual convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• Massachusetts notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement: Does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable discrimination laws.