Senior Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense (Hybrid/Remote)

Aspire General; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Career development

Hybrid work

Discount programs

Job summary

Aspire General Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our Trial Division in California. You will provide high-quality representation to insured clients, manage complex litigation from inception through trial, and mentor junior staff while collaborating closely with Claims leadership.

This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week in Costa Mesa, or fully remote for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar with clean disciplinary record.
• 10–15 years of litigation experience, with strong insurance defense background.
• Extensive experience in discovery, depositions, motions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law, civil procedures, and trial advocacy.
• Ability to handle a substantial caseload independently.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with claims professionals and legal colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Represent insured clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies in partnership with Claims professionals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal guidance to Claims partners and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure while developing cost-effective defense strategies.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with accuracy and efficiency.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain thorough case documentation and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with insureds, claims representatives, and business partners.
• Mentor associate attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Litigation management

Discovery & depositions

Trial advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active California Bar

Tools

Case management systems

Litigation support software

E-filing systems

Job description

Aspire General Insurance is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join our Trial Division in California. You will provide high-quality representation to insured clients, manage complex litigation from inception through trial, and mentor junior staff while collaborating closely with Claims leadership.

This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week in Costa Mesa, or fully remote for highly qualified candidates.