Trial Attorney – Personal Auto [No Billables]

Oliver James; Orange (CA); Híbrido; USD 102.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Flexible work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Oliver James Group in Orange County, California, seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team for personal auto defense matters. This role offers no billable hours, a flexible hybrid work model, and opportunities for career progression.

The ideal candidate will manage a full docket, handle pleadings and discovery, and collaborate with insurance teams. JD and CA bar are required, with substantial trial experience and high-pressure caseload management.

Formación

• Jurist Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar member.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Responsabilidades

• Independently manage a full docket of personal auto defense matters from strategy through trial.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial prep.

Conocimientos

Trial experience

Caseload management

Litigation strategy

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Herramientas

Litigation management systems

Descripción del empleo

Trial Attorney – Personal Auto

NO BILLABLE HOURS

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

• 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