Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense

Overview

Sr Staff Attorney (LM07DE)

This role is primarily remote in the State of California with occasional in-person appearances as needed. The attorney will handle a variety of auto and general liability matters from early case assessment through trial, partnering closely with Claims and advising insureds directly.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters throughout the state from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Documented ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Target case load of 50–55 files.
• Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize competing deadlines; comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
• Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with company match; annual incentive bonus; paid holidays and paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone and standard internet reimbursement.

Location

• Remote California-based position.
• Candidates must reside within the State of California to effectively support business and court-related requirements.
• From time to time, attorneys may be required to attend in-person court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, or other legal proceedings either throughout the state or within a reasonable commuting distance of their residence, depending on business needs and court requirements.