Senior Trial Attorney, Remote (Los Angeles, California)

Overview

This role provides legal defense support for insured individuals and the organization in bodily injury and property damage matters, including mediation, arbitration, and occasional trials. In addition to courtroom responsibilities, the attorney will advise business clients on day-to-day legal issues, stay current on changes in law and regulations, and help coordinate between legal teams.

Applicants must be licensed to practice in the state of California.

Applicants can reside in: CA, WA, AZ, NV, OR.

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar required.
• 4+ years of proven litigation experience or strong litigation-type skills, such as case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure.
• First or second chair jury trial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and internet research.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Ability to manage a substantial case load.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout California for trials and court appearances on an as-needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with insurance defense.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,700.00 - $153,925.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• A background investigation is required.
• Comprehensive technology setup provided (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse).
• Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.
• When working from home, a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions is required, along with appropriate desk and seating.
• Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Location

Remote work is available with travel throughout California for trials and court appearances as needed.

Applicants can reside in: CA, WA, AZ, NV, OR.

Additional Information

• 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.
• For information related to fair chance ordinances in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the organization provides additional details.
• Employment is subject to the organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies and applicable nondiscrimination requirements.
• For virtual interviews, candidates are asked to join with their camera on and have valid photo identification available at the start of the interview. Internal candidates are only asked to join on video and a valid photo identification is not needed.