Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote

Overview

Remote Sr. Trial Attorney position handling a full inventory of complex litigated files with minimal management oversight. The role includes independent preparation and advocacy in personal injury litigation through discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trial.

This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., except Hawaii and Alaska. California Bar license in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trials, with minimal management oversight.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial documents using independent analysis and judgment, with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
• Appear and advocate on behalf of the organization and its member insureds.
• Conduct all phases of personal injury litigation, including investigation, discovery, motions, arbitration hearings, and jury trials.
• Take responsibility for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
• Handle complex legal matters or projects, including matters not in litigation.
• Serve as a resource and resolve major issues within the legal specialty area with considerable independence.
• Anticipate and advise on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
• Advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
• Travel when appropriate for certain appearances (including arbitrations and trials) and for occasional in-person meetings and events.
• No billable hours.

Requirements

• 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience.
• Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in California (active and in good standing with the California Bar).
• Proficient in personal injury litigation, including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, and personal injury damages and causation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and online research tools.
• Ability to manage complex case inventory with a high degree of efficiency and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively, and effectively.
• Advanced analytical and legal skills, including the ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest.
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising and mentoring less senior attorneys.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal issues impacting insurance and motor club operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range across all states the employer hires in: $152,000 - $200,000.
• Opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), up to 12% of eligible pay.
• Colorado-specific job range: $152,000 - $185,000.
• Benefits include: total compensation package, annual bonus eligibility for most roles, and 401(k) with company match.
• Salary/hourly rate range is based on location; if selected, a preliminary call will disclose the available salary/hourly rate range.

Location

• Primary location: California - Home Teleworkers
• Additional locations: Arizona - Home Teleworkers; Nevada - Home Teleworkers; Oregon - Home Teleworkers; Washington - Home Teleworkers
• Remote anywhere in the U.S. with the following exceptions: Hawaii and Alaska.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• No visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.
• Application close/unposting date: Wed, 4 Nov 2026.