Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense

Overview

This remote, California-based Staff Legal role involves managing auto and general liability matters from early case assessment through trial. Attorneys partner closely with Claims and directly advise insureds. The position is primarily remote in the State of California, with occasional in-person appearances as needed.

Open positions:

• Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
• Staff Attorney - LM07EE

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters throughout the state from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal 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; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR 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 consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Qualifications

Staff Attorney

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 3 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 case load of 50–55 files.
• Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Senior Staff Attorney

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 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 case load of 50–55 files.
• Strong familiarity with Southern California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Additional Details

• This is a remote California-based position.
• Candidates must reside within the State of California to effectively support business and court-related requirements.
• From time to time, attorneys may be required to attend in-person court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, or other legal proceedings either throughout the state or within a reasonable commuting distance of their residence, depending on business needs and court requirements.
• In-person appearances are occasional and approximately 2–4 times per year, with required appearances as the case demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: 118,800 - 198,600
• Base pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• The role may include other rewards such as short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with company match; annual incentive bonus; paid holidays and paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone and standard internet reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity

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