Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense (REMOTE)

Leoforce; Tustin (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense (REMOTE) based in California for a senior level in-house defense role. The attorney must hold a CA bar license and have substantial insurance defense experience, including auto, personal injury, and premises liability.

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and strong work‑life balance. You will manage lawsuits, develop defense strategies, coordinate with policyholders and claims teams, and represent the company in

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Member of the CA bar.
• First or second chair trial experience required.
• Insurance defense experience, ideally auto, personal injury and premises liability.
• Able to handle demanding workload and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate lawsuits to gather relevant information and devise defense strategies.
• Identify potential risks to policyholders or the company.
• Create and execute a plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions.
• Prepare for and attend court proceedings, including trials and arbitrations.
• Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progress.
• Prepare and present legal opinions on claims matters.
• Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions with external parties.

Skills

Trial experience

Communication skills

Workload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense (REMOTE)

Location: Tustin, CA, US

Date Posted: 09-19-2026

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate lawsuits to gather all relevant information and devise legal strategies for defense
• Identify potential risks to policyholders or the company
• Create and execute a suitable plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions
• Get ready for and attend all court proceedings related to cases, including trials and arbitrations
• Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progress
• Prepare and present legal opinions on claims matters
• Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions with external parties

Requirements:

• Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the CA bar
• Must have first or second chair trial experience
• Must have insurance defense experience, ideally automOur Clientle, personal injury, and premises liability
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A bit about us:

We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees make sure to ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of where they're at.

Why join us?

• Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan)
• Fantastic opportunity to continue litigating while in house
• Easy transition from private practice to in-house
• NO BILLABLE HOURS!
• Amazing work/life balance
• Fully remote (in California)

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