Senior Trial Attorney: Insurance Defense Leader (Hybrid)

Aspire General Insurance; Costa Mesa (CA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire General Insurance seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to lead defense of personal auto claims from inception through trial in a fast-paced environment. The role demands strategic litigation management, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with Claims leadership in Costa Mesa.

The successful candidate will handle complex litigation, conduct depositions and motions, and deliver timely updates on exposure and outcomes, while maintaining regulatory and ethical standards in a hybrid

Formación

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar Association with a clean disciplinary record.
• 10-15 years of litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense.
• Extensive experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law, civil litigation procedures, and trial advocacy.
• Demonstrated 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal guidance and consultation to Claims partners and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation exposure while developing cost-effective defense strategies.
• Manage a high-volume caseload with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate while balancing legal and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate case documentation and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with insureds, claims representatives, and business partners.
• Participate in training and development initiatives for Claims and legal staff.
• Mentor and provide guidance to associate attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings involving Aspire, including small claims matters, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Provide timely litigation status updates, exposure assessments, and strategic recommendations to Claims leadership.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

California insurance law

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Independent work

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Herramientas

Electronic filing systems

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

Aspire General Insurance seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to lead defense of personal auto claims from inception through trial in a fast-paced environment. The role demands strategic litigation management, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with Claims leadership in Costa Mesa.

The successful candidate will handle complex litigation, conduct depositions and motions, and deliver timely updates on exposure and outcomes, while maintaining regulatory and ethical standards in a hybrid