Senior Auto Defense Trial Attorney - In-House, Hybrid

Oliver James Group; Florida; Hybride; USD 171 000 - 209 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oliver James Group in Orange County, CA is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead personal auto defense matters within the in-house litigation team. This role offers relief from billable hours, significant courtroom experience opportunities, and career progression with a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates bring 8–15 years of personal/auto defense, strong trial experience before judges or juries, and the ability to coordinate with insurance claims teams on a high-volume docket.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in California.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Responsabilités

• Independently manage a full docket of personal auto insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.

Connaissances

Trial litigation

Courtroom experience

Insurance defense collaboration

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Description du poste

Oliver James Group in Orange County, CA is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to lead personal auto defense matters within the in-house litigation team. This role offers relief from billable hours, significant courtroom experience opportunities, and career progression with a hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates bring 8–15 years of personal/auto defense, strong trial experience before judges or juries, and the ability to coordinate with insurance claims teams on a high-volume docket.