Overview
This role is for a Sr. Trial Attorney (Remote) with responsibility for a full inventory of complex litigated matters, including discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trials, with minimal management oversight. The attorney will also advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex litigated files from discovery through arbitration and jury trials, including motions and trial documents.
- Apply independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial materials, in close coordination with 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 primary responsibility for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
- Manage complex legal matters or projects, including matters not in litigation.
- Serve as a resource within the legal specialty area and resolve major issues with considerable independence.
- Anticipate and advise on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
- No billable hours.
Requirements
- 10–12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience.
- Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in California.
- Proficiency in personal injury litigation, including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation, and the tri-partite relationship.
- Ability to collaborate with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including organized and timely communication.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with computer tools, including MS Office and online research tools.
- Ability to manage a case inventory of complex cases efficiently, including prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively, and effectively.
- Advanced analytical and legal skills, including the ability to think and act independently in the client’s best interest.
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience actively mentoring or advising less senior attorneys.
- Experience supporting inclusive practices such as employee resource groups, volunteering, or cross-functional projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation package.
- Annual bonus eligibility for most roles.
- 401(k) with a company match.
Location
- Remote anywhere in the United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.
- Candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
- Travel is required when appropriate for certain appearances, including arbitrations and trials, and occasionally for in-person meetings and events.
Additional Information
- No visa sponsorship is provided for this role. Applicants must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US and should not apply if they will need immigration support now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.
- This job posting will be unposted on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.