Claims Litigation Attorney

AAA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) and pension

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays & PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Auto Club Enterprises is seeking a Claims Litigation Attorney to represent policyholders and the Exchange in trials and arbitrations, defending homeowners, personal injury, and property damage lawsuits. The role includes handling complex files, mentoring junior attorneys, and providing strategic legal guidance.

The position requires JD and 7–9 years of insurance defense experience, with a strong background in insurance contracts and trial procedures, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• JD degree required and admitted to practice.
• 7-9 years of insurance defense experience required.
• Thorough understanding of insurance contracts.
• Firm grasp of trial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable DMV record with minimum liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes cases to determine facts and develop defenses in lawsuits.
• Develops and implements discovery plans, takes depositions, drafts motions, and handles records review.
• Prepares for and defends all court proceedings including trials in moderate to high exposure cases.
• Researches and prepares briefs for trial and appellate courts.
• Identifies liability and damages issues and provides strategy recommendations.
• Drafts, researches, and negotiates relevant legal documents and opinions.
• Balances legal and claims considerations under tight deadlines and uncertain circumstances.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Trial procedures

Evidence rules

Drafting & research

Oral & written communication

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

JD Required

Job description

Claims Litigation Attorney

This position acts as counsel to policyholders and the Exchange in all legal proceedings, including trial and arbitration. It provides legal representation of policyholders to protect their interests in defense of personal injury and/or property damage lawsuits. This includes defense of complex litigated homeowners, personal injury and property damage lawsuits with moderate to occasionally higher exposure. This position provides assistance on the handling of other attorneys' files, which may include providing guidance to lesser experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes cases to determine all pertinent facts and develop appropriate legal theories/strategies in the defense of lawsuits.
• Develops and implements appropriate discovery plans and motions, as needed. This includes propounding and answering written discovery, subpoenas, and review of records, taking depositions, drafting and opposing motions, retaining and conferring with experts, and obtaining witness statements.
• Prepares for, attends and defends all court proceedings related to cases including trials in moderate to occasionally higher exposure cases. Will also prepare for, attend and defend mediations and arbitrations.
• Researches and prepares motion, trial and appellate briefs and argue motions, and appeals before all appellate courts.
• Identifies issues of liability and damages, sets forth legal defenses and strategy recommendations, and if requested provides opinions on value or any other pertinent information.
• Work is both highly specialized and varied requiring careful, proven and strong drafting research, analytical, negotiation, problem solving, and decision making skills – including the ability to balance and reconcile competing legal and claims considerations and to prioritize tasks.
• Legal decisions and judgment must often be made in uncertain situations that lack clear legal precedent and under tight deadlines.
• Work requires excellent oral and written communications skills, trial and arbitration skills, deposition and other civil discovery skills, excellent teamwork, initiative and client relationship skills, and a commitment to ethical conduct.

Qualifications

• JD Required
• 7-9 years Insurance defense law Required
• Thorough understanding of insurance contracts.
• Firm grasp of trial procedures and the rules of the evidence.
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record and minimum liability insurance - Issued by State Required

#LI-LG1

The starting pay range for this position is:

$109,500.00 - $146,200.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

.

Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).