Senior Trial Attorney - In-House Auto Defense (Hybrid)

Oliver James Group; Florida; Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible work

Job summary

Oliver James Group seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team focusing on personal auto defense matters. The role requires handling high-exposure casualty claims with significant courtroom experience and aims to relieve billable-hour pressure, offering better work/life balance and clear career progression.

The position involves managing a full docket, drafting and arguing motions, and coordinating with claims partners.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in California.
• 8–15 years of personal/auto insurance defense experience.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Litigation management software

Job description

Oliver James Group seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team focusing on personal auto defense matters. The role requires handling high-exposure casualty claims with significant courtroom experience and aims to relieve billable-hour pressure, offering better work/life balance and clear career progression.

The position involves managing a full docket, drafting and arguing motions, and coordinating with claims partners.