Hybrid In-House Litigation Attorney

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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

Job title

In-House Litigation Attorney

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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