Senior Trial Attorney, Remote (San Diego, CA)

Overview

This role supports the legal defense for both insured individuals and the organization. Responsibilities include handling bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, as well as mediations, arbitrations, and occasional trials. The position also provides counsel to business clients, coordinates between legal teams, and requires ongoing monitoring of new laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured individuals and the organization in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and Allstate Financial cases.
• Prepare thoroughly for and conduct hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and present pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
• Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
• Provide counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
• Manage projects efficiently, supporting coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
• Stay current on 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 guidance to business units on the impact of new laws; 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 (e.g., case strategy development, legal research, and advocacy) with the 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; able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout California for trials & court appearances on an as needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $130,000 to $153,925 annually, based on experience and qualifications, with an additional annual bonus opportunity.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Location

• Remote environment with travel throughout California for trials and court appearances on an as-needed basis.
• Residence required in: CA, WA, AZ, NV, OR.

Additional Information

• The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
• This position is generally not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.
• 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.
• Reliable internet is required for remote work, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

Notice

• 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.