Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense at Jobot
Tustin, CA 92780
About the Job
Trial Attorney for a Nationwide Insurer
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 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?
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 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
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
- Provide support in managing files for other attorneys, as required
- Develop and deliver training programs for attorneys and Claims staff
- Manage a team of 6-8 attorneys
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
- Have at least 15 years of experience in litigation
- Must have experience managing a team of attorneys
- Must have insurance defense experience, ideally automobile, personal injurt, and premesis liability
- Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision on a daily basis
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
135,000 - 180,000 /year
