Senior Trial Attorney - Personal Auto [No Billables]

Oliver James; Orange (CA); Ibrido; USD 171.000 - 209.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid / Flexible work

Descrizione del lavoro

Oliver James Group's client, a well-established 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 in Orange County, California.

The role requires ~8–15 years of personal/auto defense experience with significant trial exposure, collaboration with claims teams, and strong knowledge of state civil procedure and local rules; hybrid work and competitive compensation up to $190,000

Competenze

• 8–15 years of personal/auto insurance defense experience.
• Trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with claims teams and managing a high-volume docket.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Personal Auto Insurance Defense

Trial Experience

Litigation Management

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Senior Trial Attorney - Personal Auto

NO BILLABLE HOURS

• 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