Insurance Defense Attorney

Darbas, LLC; Malibu (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Darbas, LLC is looking for a highly motivated Insurance Defense Attorney to manage a diverse caseload in a hybrid capacity. This position requires handling personal injury and general liability claims, supporting collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor and have over three years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with California civil procedure are essential. The role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience preferred.
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Negotiate settlements and provide recommendations for case resolution.

Skills

Litigation

Case Management

California Civil Procedure

Legal Research

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case Management Software

Legal Research Tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join our legal team in a hybrid capacity. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters, including personal injury, general liability, premises liability, and construction defect claims. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional litigation and case management skills, and a strong understanding of California civil procedure.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials (virtually or in person, as needed)
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop case strategies
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel
• Negotiate settlements and provide recommendations for case resolution
• Maintain accurate case records and billing in accordance with firm/client guidelines

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar
• 3+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Proficient in case management software and legal research tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment

Additional Information

• Remote
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture