Sr Staff Attorney , Insurance Defense

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience to manage a variety of auto and general liability matters. This role involves handling cases from early assessment through trial, working closely with Claims partners and directly advising insured clients. The position is primarily remote but requires occasional in-person appearances within Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse inventory of insurance defense cases, including premises liability, products liability, construction site accidents, and commercial/personal automobile accidents, from inception through trial or resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural legal issues, conduct thorough 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, collaborate with experts, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other alternative dispute resolution 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 in accordance with office procedures.
• Drive prompt and efficient case resolution while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California law license and domicile in California.
• Ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Membership in good standing with the applicable Bar Association.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment; target caseload of 50-55 files.
• Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant trial and litigation experience in premises liability, products liability, construction site accidents, and commercial/personal automobile accidents.
• Strong courtroom presence and ability to move cases forward confidently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $132,400 - $198,600, subject to variation based on performance and competencies.
• Additional compensation may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and recognition programs.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays and time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel and parking; company phone and internet reimbursement.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Location

• This is a remote position requiring residence in California.
• Occasional travel within Southern California, primarily Greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas, is required for in-person collaboration and court appearances (approximately 2–4 times per year).

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