Senior Trial Attorney – Personal Auto [No Billables]

Oliver James; Florida; Híbrido; USD 171.000 - 209.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Trial litigation

Courtroom experience

Insurance defense collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Descripción del empleo

Senior Trial Attorney - Personal Auto

NO BILLABLE HOURS

Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in personal auto defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.

Role & 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.

Practice Areas

• Personal Auto
• Personal Injury
• Bodily Injury
• Automobile Accident
• Motor Vehicle Accident
• Commercial General Liability

Required Experience

• ~8-15 years of personal/auto insurance defense experience.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Qualifications

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

Details

• Salary: Up to $190,000 base + target bonus + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible work
• Location: Orange County, California