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Attorney I – Insurance Defense

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1962H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$130K - $150K / year

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Comprehensive review of new and transfer file assignments with initial evaluation letter to claims and service of initial discovery within 30 days of receipt of assignment. • Summarizing discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt. • Taking and defending depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses and completion of deposition summaries within 20 days. • Law and motion: legal research; preparation of motions, oppositions, and replies to motion; court appearance at law and motion. • Trial preparation, trial, and post-trial motions including preparation of pretrial documents, motions in limine, and oppositions thereto; all facets of a jury trial, trial motions, and post-trial motions. • Other miscellaneous tasks as may be necessary to adequately defend the insured including assignments from managing and senior managing attorneys.

Job Requirements

  • Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.
  • Preferred: Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.
  • Licensed in the state(s) where practicing.
  • Preferred: 3 plus years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience.
  • 1st and 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
  • Effective communication, persuasion, and analytical skills.
  • Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills necessary to manage a caseload with exposures up to $50,000.
  • Preferred: Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Incentive compensation
  • Flexibility to work remotely
  • Company vehicle
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

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