Insurance Litigation Attorney
CSAA Insurance Group
Position Summary
As an Insurance Litigation Attorney you will be expected to independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files. This attorney will also be expected to advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your Work:
• This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., but candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
• Attorneys are required to travel when appropriate for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events.
• Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare discovery, legal pleadings, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
• Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and our member insureds.
• Conducts all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
• Assigned files range in complexity and dollar value.
• Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation.
• Identifies issues with major implications, high liability exposure, special circumstances and/or departure from guidelines. Refers to higher level staff for review and possible assignment of additional resources.
Required Experience, Education and Skills:
• 5-8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with courtroom and first or second chair trial experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff
• Requires law degree
• License to practice law in California required
• Skilled in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation and the tri-partite relationship
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office and online research tools
• Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
• The ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics
How to Apply
Please apply via this link.
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