Hybrid In-House Litigation Attorney

at AAA

• Job title: In-House Litigation Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sacramento, United States

About the role

• In-House Litigation Attorney managing complex litigated and non-litigated files including personal injury cases at CSAA IG. Advising and mentoring less senior attorneys with minimal management oversight.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full inventory of more complex litigated and non-litigated files, including two to three trials per year as well as discovery, arbitration, and mediation with minimal management oversight
• Advise and mentor less senior attorneys
• Apply independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists
• Appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds
• Conduct all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings
• Assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases
• Work on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation
• Serve as a resource for assigned legal disciplines and resolves major issues within legal specialty area with considerable independence
• Anticipate and advise on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations

Requirements

• 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
• Advanced degree in related area that Requires law degree and passing of bar exam
• Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area
• License from state of practice required (California)
• Skilled in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation and the tri-partite relationship
• Knowledge of general liability insurance coverage and CSAA IG policies
• 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 and understanding of legal ethics

Benefits

• total compensation package
• performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible working hours and locations