Senior Staff Attorney, Insurance Defense

Role Overview

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters from inception through trial or other resolution
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Fitness reimbursement
• Reimbursed work-related travel/parking
• Company phone and standard internet reimbursement