Counsel Attorney - Insurance Defense

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Bonus based on performance (billables)

Path to partnership

Equity ownership potential

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Counsel Attorney with substantial insurance defense experience for a remote role serving California and Pennsylvania. The attorney will manage cases end-to-end, coordinate with clients and claims professionals, and lead defense strategies with strong trial background.

The position offers a high base salary in the $200,000–$230,000 range, substantial bonuses, and a clear path to partnership and potential equity ownership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice in California or Pennsylvania (New Jersey a plus).
• 10+ years in heavy third‑party insurance defense litigation.
• First-chair trial experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel and appear in court when required.

Responsibilities

• Case Lifecycle Management from inception through trial, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and hearings.
• Proactive defense with focus on resolution and avoiding repetitive motions.
• Use of cloud-based matter and document management systems; participate in weekly virtual meetings.
• Maintain client and carrier communication with timely reporting.
• Accurately record daily billable time.

Skills

Communication

Independent work ethic

Remote collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Counsel Attorney - Insurance Defense

$200000 - $230000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | Remote | Permanent

Remote, CA or PA

$200,000 – $230,000+ Base + Strong Bonus Structure

A bit about us:

We are an established law firm with a nationwide footprint and a remote work-from-home model is seeking an experienced litigation trial attorney with a minimum of ten years of litigation experience.

This is a remote position with primary openings supporting our active insurance defense practices in California (preferably the Los Angeles metropolitan area) and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia metropolitan area, Central or Southern New Jersey).

Why join us?

• $200– $230k+ Base!
• Bonus over 1950 billables!
• 100% remote!
• Strong productivity-based annual bonuses!
• Clear path to partnership and potential equity ownership!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Case Lifecycle Management: Handle all aspects of a case from inception through trial, including case and risk assessment, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, retaining and collaborating with expert witnesses, trial preparation, and attendance at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Proactive Defense: Focus on proactive case handling and creative solutions toward resolution rather than repetitive motions.
• Collaboration & Technology: Utilize cloud-based matter and document management systems. Participate in weekly virtual case-review meetings and ongoing collaboration with legal case assistants, paralegals, and docket clerks.
• Client & Carrier Communication: Maintain excellent communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel, ensuring timely reporting.
• Time Management: Consistently enter daily billable time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California (for West Coast candidates) or Pennsylvania (admission in New Jersey is an additional plus for East Coast candidates).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of heavy third-party insurance defense litigation experience involving personal injury, general liability, premises liability, and commercial automobile claims. Experience with products liability, construction site accidents, or construction defects is a strong plus.
• Trial Experience: First-chair trial experience is strongly preferred.
• Mobility: Willingness and availability to travel and appear in-person for court hearings, depositions, and site inspections when necessary.
• Skills: Strong independent work ethic combined with the ability to function seamlessly within a remote team environment, paired with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.