Insurance Defense Attorney

POSITION: Insurance Defense Attorney (Fully Remote) LOCATION: California (Fully Remote; must be locate in close proximity to the Los Angeles area; approximately one day per month on site as needed) COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $180,000, bonus and sign-on bonus eligible, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k), etc. Overview for Insurance Defense Attorney: Join a growing insurance defense practice in the Los Angeles area as an Insurance Defense Attorney in a fully remote role. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to handle a diverse caseload of complex insurance defense matters while working closely with a collaborative team of attorneys and legal professionals. The ideal candidate is a strong advocate with solid litigation experience who can independently manage matters while maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Responsibilities for Insurance Defense Attorney: Manage a diverse caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution, including developing case strategy and advising clients on litigation risks Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation documents Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review, depositions, and discovery disputes Conduct legal research and analysis regarding insurance coverage, liability, damages, and applicable state and federal law Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings Communicate directly with insurance carriers, clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties throughout the litigation process Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to manage deadlines, develop case strategy, and efficiently resolve matters Qualifications for Insurance Defense Attorney: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California 4+ years of insurance defense litigation experience in a law firm environment Experience managing civil litigation matters through multiple stages of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and resolution Strong background in insurance defense litigation, with experience in areas such as personal injury, professional liability, construction, transportation, products liability, or other complex civil litigation Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills with the ability to independently develop and execute litigation strategy Excellent case management and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple matters, competing deadlines, and client expectations in a fully remote environment #J-18808-Ljbffr