Senior Trial Attorney (Remote) - Insurance Defense

Sentry Insurance; California; Remote; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sentry Insurance seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and represent Sentry in policy actions. This role is remote from a home office with occasional travel to California for depositions and court hearings.

You will manage a complex caseload from pleadings through trial, handle motions, depositions, and discovery, and coordinate with claims to resolve matters. Requires JD and California law license with 7+ years of defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active California bar.
• 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience taking/defending depositions, court appearances, and handling dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the insured and Sentry in defending claims.
• Manage a caseload from pleadings through trial.
• Oversee all phases of litigation including motions, depositions, discovery, and trial prep.
• Communicate with policyholders and claims on progress and strategy.
• Assist in resolving matters through mediation, arbitration, settlement.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Deposition

Caseload management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Licensed attorney (California)

Bar admission

Job description

Sentry Insurance seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend insureds and represent Sentry in policy actions. This role is remote from a home office with occasional travel to California for depositions and court hearings.

You will manage a complex caseload from pleadings through trial, handle motions, depositions, and discovery, and coordinate with claims to resolve matters. Requires JD and California law license with 7+ years of defense litigation experience.