Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney

Only qualified Litigation Attorney candidates located within the state of California will be considered for this remote position. This is a remote role; however, periodic travel will be required within the Northern California territory, with a primary focus on the Greater Bay Area and surrounding regions.

Required Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Required Licenses/Associations: 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.

Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities: 8-10 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters. Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Strong familiarity with Northern California courts and local practices. Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Job Overview & Responsibilities: 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.

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**