Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

PTO

Professional Development Assistance

Performance-Based Bonuses

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its California Insurance Defense practice in a fully remote capacity, with a preference for candidates in the Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of litigation experience defending third-party insurance claims, including general liability, premises liability, and commercial automobile matters. The attorney will manage cases from inception to trial, develop litigation strategies, assess risks, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling third-party insurance defense claims (General Liability, Premises, Commercial Auto) and personal injury litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload independently from inception through resolution or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Identify, retain, and work with expert witnesses.
• Prepare cases for trial and handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Represent clients in pretrial proceedings and trials.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Provide timely case updates, status reports, and recommendations to clients and carriers.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance Defense

Trial Experience

Legal Research

Case Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Cloud-based legal tech

Case Management Software

Document Management Platforms

Job description

Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Location: Pennsylvania/California (Remote / Work From Home)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Position Overview

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its California Insurance Defense practice. This is a fully remote opportunity, with a preference for candidates located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Qualified candidates in other California locations will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of litigation experience, with a strong background in defending third-party insurance claims, particularly involving general liability, premises liability, and commercial automobile matters.

The attorney will be responsible for managing cases independently from inception through trial, developing litigation strategies, evaluating risks, and pursuing proactive and creative approaches to case resolution. First-chair trial experience is highly preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload independently from case inception through resolution or trial.
• Conduct case evaluations, risk assessments, and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Identify, retain, and work with expert witnesses.
• Prepare cases for trial and handle court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Represent clients in pretrial proceedings and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Provide timely case updates, status reports, and recommendations to clients and carriers.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily billable time entries.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys on case strategy and management.
• Identify opportunities for early resolution and effective case management.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling third-party insurance defense claims involving:
  • General Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Commercial Automobile Claims
  • Personal Injury Litigation
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases through all stages of litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Comfortable working with cloud-based legal technology, case management systems, and document management platforms.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for court appearances, depositions, site inspections, and other in-person proceedings.
• Professional demeanor and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• First-chair trial experience.
• Experience handling complex insurance defense litigation.
• Strong track record of proactive case management and successful case resolution.
• Ability to develop creative litigation strategies and practical solutions.

Work Environment

This is a remote, work-from-home position supported by cloud-based legal technology and virtual collaboration tools. Attorneys work closely with dedicated paralegals, legal assistants, and other legal professionals through regular virtual case reviews and ongoing collaboration.

Although the position is primarily remote, the attorney must be available to attend court hearings, depositions, site inspections, and other proceedings in person when required.

Benefits Include

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Performance-Based Bonuses