Insurance Defense Attorney - Remote within LA, OC, Long Beach, Riverside or San Bernardino

AAA - American Automobile Association; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trial Attorney to join their remote team, focusing on defending clients in bodily injury and property damage lawsuits. This role allows for flexible work from home while engaging in meaningful legal work. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate, have significant litigation experience, and excel in communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary and remarkable benefits, including health coverage, a 401(K) plan, and tuition assistance. Join a supportive organization that values professional growth and community service.

Benefits

Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company match

Remote work opportunities

Tuition assistance

Employee appreciation and recognition

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate and be a member of the California Bar.
• Requires over 3 years of insurance defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery for lawsuits.
• Negotiate settlement opportunities and evaluate assigned cases.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Research

Organization Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

WestLaw

Job description

Trial Attorney I or II - Remote within LA, OC, Long Beach, Riverside or San Bernardino

The Trial Attorney, Staff Counsel will work to defend Wawanesa customers in low-to-moderate complexity and/or risk bodily injury and property damage liability lawsuits. This role will work from home (remote) within the following locations: Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach, Riverside or San Bernardino.

*We are open to hiring either a Trial Attorney I or Trial Attorney II, depending on the candidate's experience.

Job Duties

• With minimal supervision, completes all tasks necessary to prepare low-to-moderate complexity and/or risk bodily injury and property damage liability lawsuits against Wawanesa insureds for mediation, pre-trial, trial and post-trial resolution.
• May assist more experienced attorneys on portions of higher complexity matters.
• Prepares and handles pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions and any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of Wawanesa insureds.
• Recognizes, promotes, and effectively negotiates settlement opportunities, including all aspects of liability and damages.
• Reviews and evaluates assigned cases in accordance with Wawanesa's Staff Counsel policies and procedures. Works with Wawanesa's insured and Claims Department to establish, communicate and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of the California Bar.
• More than 3 years of insurance defense litigation experience and demonstrated sufficient case handling in cases of low-to-moderate severity, complexity and/or risk.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc. This role will be expected to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and WestLaw.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.
• Strong organization, priority-setting and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 5 lbs on a daily basis.
• Position requires the ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Compensation

• The pay range for this position is $99,797 - $149,695 annually, depending on experience.
• This position is considered exempt for purposes of wage-hour law.

Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K), Roth 401(k) saving plan with company match
• Remote work opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Employee appreciation and recognition

Wawanesa Insurance is a direct-to-consumer insurance company that provides auto and property insurance products in California and Oregon. We are committed to being there for our members when they need us most and supporting our communities. We’ve been serving our members since 1975 and have been recognized for our award-winning customer service.

We are proud to be an affiliate of the Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), Wawanesa and AAA have shared values of service to our members, competitive pricing, and supporting our communities. We have an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance throughout our thriving organization.

We are proud to offer employees the flexibility to work from home (remote). You may work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.S. or a state the company has the ability to run payroll. Please check with the Recruiter to determine if your remote work location is allowed.

Wawanesa Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wawanesa Insurance 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.