Senior Trial Attorney (Remote - California)

Overview

This role is an in-house Senior Trial Attorney position focused on defending insured matters in civil litigation. Responsibilities include managing cases from inception through resolution (settlement, arbitration, mediation, or trial) and providing counsel to business clients. The position also requires staying current on new laws and regulations and assessing their impact.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury, property damage, and other insurance defense litigation matters.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions.
• Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts collaboratively.
• Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manage projects efficiently and coordinate across legal teams.
• Keep abreast of and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with the Law and Regulation (L&R) department.
• Provide proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws and monitor legal representation.

Education

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills (e.g., case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy), with the ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
• First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills; ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment.

Skills

• Arbitration
• Civil Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Documentation Review
• Evidence Gathering
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Mediation
• Risk Management

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Background investigation: Candidates offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Additional Work-From-Home Requirements (if applicable)

• Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, with appropriate desk and seating.
• Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
• The organization provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Other Notes

• The organization generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
• Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
• For interviews: If the interview is virtual, candidates are asked to join with their camera on and have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of the interview. Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview.

Location

Remote environment (location specifics not provided in the posting).