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Insurance Defense Attorney

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Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: Orange County, CA

Position: Full Remote

Experience Level: Open to mid-level or senior candidates

About the Role

A well-established litigation firm is seeking a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing team. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload with minimal supervision. This role involves representing insureds and insurance carriers in a broad range of civil matters throughout Texas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Independently manage an active litigation docket
  • Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions.
  • Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
  • Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
  • Prepare clients, adjusters, witnesses, and experts for depositions and testimony.
  • Evaluate claims, assess exposure, and communicate case strategy to carriers and clients.
Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license with the Texas Bar (in good standing).
  • 6-10+ years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of California Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to handle a litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
  • Professional communication skills with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
  • Trial experience is a plus but not required.
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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