Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s Staff Legal team and involves handling auto and general liability matters from early case assessment through trial. Work includes close partnership with Claims and direct advising of insureds.

Location

Remote position primarily in the State of California. Candidates must reside within the State of California. Occasional in-person appearances may be required depending on business needs and court requirements, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, or other legal proceedings throughout the state or within a reasonable commuting distance of the residence.

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 (LM07EE)

• 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; comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)

• 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; comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: 118,800 - 198,600
• Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• Base pay is one component of total compensation. Other rewards may include 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; paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone; standard internet reimbursement.

Additional Information

This role is primarily remote in the State of California except for occasional in-person appearances as needed (approximately 2–4 times per year) and required appearances as the case demands.