Trial Attorney - Personal Auto [No Billables]

Oliver James; Orange (CA); Ibrido; USD 153.000 - 187.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid / Flexible work

Descrizione del lavoro

Oliver James Group is seeking a Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team, supporting insured clients in personal auto defense matters. This role emphasizes moving away from billable hours toward better work/life balance and career progression.

Hybrid/flexible work is offered in Orange County, CA. The ideal candidate has 8–15 years of personal auto defense experience, a strong trial background, and is licensed to practice in California with knowledge of state civil procedure.

Competenze

• 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.
• Active California bar membership and knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Mansioni

• Manage a full docket of personal auto insurance defense matters from 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 systems.

Conoscenze

Trial experience

Litigation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

Trial Attorney - Personal Auto

NO BILLABLE HOURS

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 $170,000 base + target bonus + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible work
• Location: Orange County, California