Insurance Defense Trial Attorney I / II - (Remote within LA / OC / Riverside / San Bernardino)

Wawanesa Insurance; Riverside (CA); Remote; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trial Attorney, where you'll defend clients in low-to-moderate complexity lawsuits. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from various locations while engaging in meaningful legal work. You'll prepare pleadings, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with a dynamic team to achieve successful outcomes for clients. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the insurance defense field. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Benefit Plans

Supplemental Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Enhanced 401K Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Annual Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and California Bar membership required.
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle low-to-moderate complexity lawsuits.
• Negotiate settlement opportunities and evaluate assigned cases.
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts for case resolution.

Skills

Insurance Defense Litigation

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

WestLaw

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Are you an attorney with insurance defense experience looking for the flexibility of a remote role? We are hiring for a Trial Attorney I or II to join our team and work remote from any of the following locations : Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside or San Bernardino.The Trial Attorney I / II will work to defend Wawanesa customers in low-to-moderate complexity and / or risk bodily injury and property damage liability lawsuits.

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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-settling and multi-tasking 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.

Benefits and Other Total Rewards Components Include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary benefit plans – accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness
• Supplemental short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Enhanced 401K plan
• Paid time off (PTO) accrued at 0.0693 hours / per hour worked to a maximum annual accrual of 18 days (135 hours)
• You will be eligible for Wawanesa’s annual bonus plan, entitled “Goal Achievement Plan” (GAP), that rewards employees for driving Wawanesa’s success.
• Tuition Assistance and much more

Wawanesa General Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse workforce. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees without regard to an individual’s protected status : race / ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, marital status, pregnancy / childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status.