Trial Staff Attorney

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency is seeking an experienced attorney to manage civil litigation files from inception to trial within its California practice. The role emphasizes insurance defense and jury-trial exposure, with adherence to professional standards.

Candidate should have 3+ years of civil litigation, strong research/writing skills, and be in good standing with the California Bar. The position follows Staff Counsel guidelines for assignments and workflow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense.
• Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required.
• Knowledge of California law and professional conduct rules.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial for a California caseload.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses.
• Draft reports and provide file analysis.
• Handle litigation and other legal assignments per Staff Counsel guidelines.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Insurance defense litigation

Jury trial experience

Professional conduct standards

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

• Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial, with a caseload of under 80 files
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands and responses
• Draft reports and provide file analysis
• Handle litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established for Staff Counsel for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc., and the Loya Insurance Group of Companies.

Skills necessary for this position:

• Superior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct
• Substantial experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
• Comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and strong knowledge of the litigation environment in California

Qualifications for this position:

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense litigation, including jury trial experience
• Strong research and writing skills and excellent work ethic required