Personal Injury Defense (Remote with California Bar)
Overview
A well-established and fast-growing civil litigation defense firm with offices in California and Nevada is seeking experienced legal professionals with a strong background in insurance defense, automotive liability, and/or personal injury litigation. This is a remote position available to candidates licensed to practice law in California.
Responsibilities
- Conduct senior-level evaluations of claim documentation upon referral and develop initial defense timelines and strategies
- Lead defense strategy conferences with clients and insurance claims examiners
- Coordinate with clients and co-counsel throughout all phases of discovery; manage cases from discovery through trial
- Organize and maintain case files, coordinating with secretaries and support staff
- Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare appropriate responses
- Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, redactions, and case issues
Requirements
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
- Experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff or defense) is required
- Demonstrated leadership, management, or case supervision experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 per year
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Annual billing requirement of 1800 hours
- Generous quarterly bonus structure for non-equity partners
- Remote work flexibility
- Supportive work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement
Location
- Remote work from anywhere with California Bar license required
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Background checks may be conducted with candidate authorization, and candidates with criminal histories will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.
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