Senior Trial Attorney

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

NO billable hours

Fully remote

Work life balance

Job summary

Jobot, a nationwide employer, seeks a Trial Attorney to lead defense efforts for a major insurer. You will oversee complex lawsuits from start to verdict, act as first-chair in trials, arbitrations, and appeals, and advise senior claims leadership on strategy and outcomes.

The role is fully remote, with opportunities to advance in a high-stakes environment. Ideal candidates bring a JD, California Bar, 5–7 years of insurance defense, and a proven trial record across automobile liability, personal

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5–7 years of insurance defense litigation with a proven trial record.
• First-chair jury trial experience in automobile liability, personal injury, and premises liability.
• Experience handling high-exposure cases through verdict and managing a demanding caseload.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with dispositive motion experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and strategic direction of complex, high-exposure lawsuits and defense strategies.
• Independently manage all phases of litigation from inception through verdict.
• Direct evidence collection, retention of experts, and preparation of motions.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate proceedings.
• Provide authoritative opinions to senior claims leadership and policyholders on complex matters.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff on litigation strategy and best practices.
• Lead negotiation and settlement strategy on significant exposure cases.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

First-chair trial

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar membership

Job description

Trial Attorney for a Nationwide Insurer

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees make sure to ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of where they're at.

Why join us?

• Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan)
• Fantastic opportunity to continue litigating
• NO BILLABLE HOURS!
• Amazing work/life balance
• Fully remote

Job Details

• Lead the evaluation and strategic direction of complex, high-exposure lawsuits, leveraging deep litigation expertise to develop and execute aggressive defense strategies
• Independently manage all phases of litigation from inception through verdict, including complex multi-party cases and high-stakes trials
• Direct evidence collection, retention of experts, and preparation of compelling motions, including dispositive motions and motions in limine
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate proceedingsProvide authoritative legal opinions and strategic recommendations to senior claims leadership and policyholders on complex coverage and liability matters
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff on litigation strategy and best practices
• Lead negotiation and settlement strategy on significant exposure cases, exercising independent judgment on valuation and resolution

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience with a proven trial record
• Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience in automobile liability, personal injury, and premises liability matters
• Extensive experience handling complex, high-exposure cases through verdict
• Track record of managing a demanding, high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, including experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Strong leadership presence and ability to independently drive case strategy from assignment through resolution

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