Litigation Attorney

Singleton Schreiber, LLP; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join their Insurance and Bad Faith Recovery team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, a Juris Doctor degree, and a passion for advocating against unfair insurance practices. This remote position is geared towards those with a deep understanding of insurance laws and a commitment to client advocacy.

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental, and vision plans

Childcare reimbursement

Home office stipends

Transportation reimbursement program

Paid parental leave

401k with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance bad faith and coverage dispute cases from inception to resolution.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Motion-Writing

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

ATTORNEY

JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our Insurance and Bad Faith Recovery team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to advocate for clients who have been wrongfully denied insurance coverage or treated unfairly by insurers. The ideal candidate is a strong litigator with a passion for holding insurance companies accountable, and has an interest in learning about insurance bad faith, coverage disputes, and complex insurance claims.

This will be a remote position with a strong preference for candidates based in California.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$150,000-$180,000 annually

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Singleton Schreiber, LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including employer paid health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family, childcare reimbursement, home office stipends, transportation reimbursement program, paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage insurance bad faith and coverage dispute cases from inception to resolution.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft complex motions, including dispositive motions and motions to compel.
• Take and defend depositions of key witnesses, including insurance representatives.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Analyze insurance policies and coverage issues to develop case strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong motion-writing and legal research skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Background in insurance litigation at a defense firm is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the legal team.
• Willingness to travel for depositions, court appearances, and case work.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.