Senior Trial Attorney, Remote (Sacramento / San Francisco, CA)

Overview

Join the legal frontline as a Senior Trial Attorney handling defense matters for both insured individuals and the organization. This role manages bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, including mediations, arbitrations, and occasional trials. You will also provide legal counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams, while staying current on new laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and related matters.
• Prepare thoroughly for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and present effective pre- and post-trial motions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve calendar conflicts.
• Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manage projects efficiently and coordinate with legal teams.
• Stay abreast of and evaluate new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with the Law and Regulation (L&R) department.
• Proactively advise business units on the impact of new laws and monitor legal representation.

Requirements

• Applicants must be licensed to practice in the state of California.
• Applicants must reside in the following states: CA, WA, AZ, NV, OR.
• 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, including 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 the ability to collaborate 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

• Annual salary range: $130,000 to $153,925 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Additional annual bonus opportunity.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• 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.
• Background investigation required.

Location

• Applicants must reside in CA, WA, AZ, NV, OR.
• Travel throughout California for trials and court appearances as needed.

Work From Home Requirements (if eligible)

• Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions.
• Reliable internet required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Additional Information

• This position is generally not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.
• For virtual interviews, 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.
• Employment is subject to company policies regarding equal opportunity and non-discrimination.