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Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense (REMOTE)

$140k - $190k

Jobot

Trial Attorney for a Nationwide Insurer

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees make sure to ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of where they're at.

Why join us?
  • Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan)
  • Fantastic opportunity to continue litigating while in house
  • Easy transition from private practice to in-house
  • NO BILLABLE HOURS!
  • Amazing work/life balance
  • Fully remote (in California)

Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate lawsuits to gather all relevant information and devise legal strategies for defense
  • Identify potential risks to policyholders or the company
  • Create and execute a suitable plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions
  • Get ready for and attend all court proceedings related to cases, including trials and arbitrations
  • Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progress
  • Prepare and present legal opinions on claims matters
  • Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions with external parties
Requirements:
  • Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Member of the CA bar
  • Must have first or second chair trial experience
  • Must have insurance defense experience, ideally automobile, personal injury, and premises liability
  • Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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