Sr Support Attorney

Overview

This role involves providing legal support under the direct supervision of an Attorney IV on high exposure files. Responsibilities include summarizing discovery and medical records, taking and defending depositions, conducting legal research, preparing motions and trial documents, and supporting trial proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses; complete deposition summaries within 15 days.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, oppositions, and replies; appear in court for law and motion hearings.
• Prepare trial documents including motions in limine and oppositions.
• Ensure compliance with CCP 2025.340(m) for video depositions.
• Attend trials and support trial attorneys with research, motions for directed verdict or nonsuit, and witness examinations.
• Manage a high volume of cases independently with minimal direction.
• Maintain regular attendance with a full-time schedule of at least 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week.
• Perform other assignments as directed by Attorney IV.

Qualifications

Education

• Law degree required.
• Admission to the bar in the practicing state(s) required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years as a licensed attorney.
• At least 3 years of insurance defense experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: 10+ years licensed attorney experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years insurance defense experience.
• Preferred: Insurance defense bodily injury trial experience.
• Preferred: Significant experience with expert witness discovery and trial practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance law, tort law, evidence code, civil procedure, and trial procedure.
• Strong communication, persuasion, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively conduct and defend party, witness, and expert depositions.
• Strong research and law and motion skills.
• Must meet company standards for personal driving history and current license status.
• Requires up to 20% automobile travel.
• Preferred: Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Compensation

Salary ranges vary by location:

• $101,167 to $204,439 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
• $91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
• $82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
• California typical hiring range: $137,522.70 to $168,083.30

The expected base salary will depend on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, 9 paid company holidays, and volunteer hours
• Incentive bonus programs (holiday, referral, and performance-based bonuses)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Education assistance
• Company recognition programs
• Health and wellbeing resources including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching and caregiving resources

Location

This position allows flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the United States. An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process.