Remote Civil Defense Attorney — Insurance Litigation

LumenCeler Group; California; Remote; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LumenCeler Group in California seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its remote insurance defense team. You will handle cases from inception through resolution, with exposure to complex civil defense matters and direct interaction with carriers and clients.

This fully remote role requires a California bar admission, a J.D., and 2+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience. The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the California State Bar.
• 2-10 years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters with increasing levels of independence.
• Strong understanding of California civil procedure and litigation practices.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze legal and factual issues and develop effective defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other substantive documents.
• Handle written discovery and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, claims professionals, insureds, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and settlement considerations.
• Develop case strategies to efficiently resolve matters.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and provide regular case evaluations and recommendations.
• Assist with trial preparation and actively participate in trial proceedings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Remote work

California Bar

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

LumenCeler Group in California seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its remote insurance defense team. You will handle cases from inception through resolution, with exposure to complex civil defense matters and direct interaction with carriers and clients.

This fully remote role requires a California bar admission, a J.D., and 2+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience. The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience.