Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense (REMOTE)

Jobot; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Medical, Dental

Pension Plan

Work/life balance

No billable hours

Opportunity for in-house litigation

Job summary

A nationwide consumer services company is seeking a Trial Attorney to evaluate lawsuits and develop legal strategies for defense. This role offers a salary range of $140,000 - $190,000 annually and provides exceptional benefits including health plans, work/life balance, and the opportunity to litigate while in-house. Applicants must hold a JD, be a member of the California bar, and possess trial experience. Enjoy a fully remote work environment from California, aiming to support your professional growth and work satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Member of the California bar necessary.
• Must have first or second chair trial experience.
• Insurance defense experience in automobile, personal injury, and premises liability preferred.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload with strong prioritization skills.
• 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 a plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions.
• Attend and prepare for court proceedings related to cases.
• Communicate regularly with policyholders and claims representatives.
• Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions.

Skills

Trial experience

Insurance defense

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Trial Attorney for a Nationwide Insurer

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

We are a nationwide consumer services company with 15,000+ employees, ensuring our customers are always safe and taken care of.

Benefits

• Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan
• Opportunity to continue litigating while in house
• Easy transition from private practice to in-house
• No billable hours!
• Work/life balance
• Fully remote (in California)

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
• Prepare for and attend all court proceedings related to cases, including trials and arbitrations
• Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progressPrepare 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 automobile, personal injury, and premises liability
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.