Remote Senior Trial Attorney – Insurance Defense

Sentry; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Caregiver Leave

Wellness Resources

401(k) Matching

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and represent Sentry in direct policy actions. The role is remote from a home office and requires intermittent travel in California for depositions and court appearances.

As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will manage a substantial caseload from pleadings through trial, overseeing all phases of litigation with minimal supervision. A CA bar license and 7+ years of insurance defense litigation are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• 7+ years of related work experience with insurance defense litigation and trial experience as first chair or solo trial counsel.
• Valid license to practice law, in good standing, in California.
• Proven ability to deal with people where conflict exists.
• Ability to self-manage and handle a full caseload with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Represent the insured and Sentry in defending claims with no conflict of interest between policyholder and Sentry.
• Independently manage a caseload of complex matters from pleadings through trial with minimal supervision.
• Communicate progress, strategy, and evolutions to policyholders and claims teams.
• Assist in resolving matters through mediation, arbitration, settlement, or court-approved resolutions.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Sentry Insurance is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and represent Sentry in direct policy actions. The role is remote from a home office and requires intermittent travel in California for depositions and court appearances.

As a Senior Trial Attorney, you will manage a substantial caseload from pleadings through trial, overseeing all phases of litigation with minimal supervision. A CA bar license and 7+ years of insurance defense litigation are required.