Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney - California HOA/Habitability

Overview

This position is for an experienced attorney to join the Southern California staff counsel team handling habitability, landlord-tenant, and HOA matters. Attorneys work from home and handle in-person appearances and trials as required.

Cases are primarily moderate to high complexity and exposure and/or involve unique insurance defense issues. The role manages matters through all phases, from intake to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigate moderate to high complexity and exposure cases and/or matters involving unique legal or procedural issues, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Serve as lead attorney at hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials.
• Develop trial strategies and arguments.
• Analyze probable outcomes using legal precedents.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in case approaches.
• Perform (or ensure completion of) all tasks necessary for proper client representation.
• Consult with the Claims Executive team and provide legal strategy recommendations regarding the legal aspects of personal injury claims.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Functionally supervise attorneys assisting with case handling as development opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship with autonomy to learn.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in applicable states required upon hire.
• Seven years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required.
• First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

• Public speaking.
• Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations.
• Driving.

Additional Qualifications

• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to command the attention of an audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in the defense of insurance regulations.
• Ability to represent the organization with external constituents.
• Ability to handle conflict and quickly interpret and respond to new information.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong time management and priority-setting skills.
• Articulate and responsive communication with colleagues.
• Strong technical aptitude and proficiency using technology to maximize efficiency in a virtual, paperless environment.

Physical Actions & Environment (Work Conditions)

• Work is performed in-person at an office or virtually at an approved alternative work location, and may include field locations.
• Indoors in a climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Normal distractions include office equipment background noise and interruptions.
• Field work may involve exposure to outdoor weather elements.
• Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods (up to a full shift).
• Occasionally moves about the workplace, including navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects/materials up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment/tools/objects.
• Frequently performs fine motor tasks (typing, mousing, or writing) up to a full shift.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, crouches, kneels, twists, and reaches overhead or below the knees.
• Requires clear vision (with or without correction) to read and verify information; relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate.
• Requires adequate hearing (with or without correction) to communicate and respond to auditory signals/alarms.
• May require regular travel between offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.
• Required duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrollable outside conditions and travel by automobile and/or commercial transportation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• CA Only: $129,075 - $219,780
• Bonus opportunity (based on company and individual performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Location

Workplace: Remote.

Job Location(s):

• US - CA - Los Angeles
• US - CA - Glendale
• US - CA - Long Beach
• US - CA - Ontario
• US - CA - Palm Springs
• US - CA - Riverside
• US - CA - San Bernardino
• US - CA - San Diego
• US - CA - Santa Ana
• US - CA - Santa Barbara

Application Timing & Equal Opportunity

Recruitment is designed to close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.

The employer considers 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (no discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law).