Overview
Insurance Litigation Attorney (CA License Required) – Remote
The organization is actively hiring Insurance Litigation Attorneys (Levels 1–3; final level determined through the interview process). This position is remote, with home-teleworker locations across multiple states.
Responsibilities
- Independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files.
- Advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
- Perform independent analysis and judgment to prepare discovery, legal pleadings, trial briefs, and related materials, in close coordination with input from claims specialists.
- Appear and advocate on behalf of the organization and member insureds.
- Conduct all phases of personal injury litigation, including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
- Handle assigned files that vary in complexity and dollar value.
- Work on complex legal matters or projects, including matters not in litigation.
- Identify issues with major implications, high liability exposure, special circumstances, and/or departures from guidelines; refer to higher-level staff for review and possible assignment of additional resources.
Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with courtroom and first or second chair trial experience.
- Requires law degree.
- California license to practice law required; must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
- Skilled in personal injury litigation, including liability assessment, causation, and damages.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and online research tools.
- Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively, and effectively.
- Ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest.
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated readiness to shape team culture through activities such as employee resource groups and volunteering.
- Willingness to travel as needed for the role, including divisional/team meetings and other in-person meetings.
- Willingness to participate in onboarding and relationship-building with teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Location-based compensation structure.
- Starting pay range across all states the organization hires in: $150,480 – $200,000.
- Opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), between 8–12% of eligible pay.
- Colorado specific job range: $117,000 – $185,000.
- Total compensation package includes annual bonus eligibility for most roles and 401(k) with a company match.
Salary/hourly rate range will be disclosed during a preliminary call if selected to continue in the recruiting process. Factors used to determine actual salary may include location, experience, or education.
Location
- Remote (home teleworkers) with candidates required to be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
- Remote anywhere in the U.S., with exceptions: Hawaii and Alaska.
- Listed home-teleworker locations include California and many other states, including (as listed) Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Fresno, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and additional locations.
Additional Information
- Travel may be required for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.
- Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role; applicants must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Timing
This job posting will be unposted on Wed, 4 Nov 2026.