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Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1810H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

24 days ago

Salary

$132.4K - $198.6K / year

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Handle complex and high exposure litigation • Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients • Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision due to level of experience and expertise • Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and Claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment • Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures • Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases • Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions • Research, draft, file and argue motions on behalf of clients • Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts
  • Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Southern California
  • Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association
  • 7+ years of legal experience
  • Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must
  • Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software and technologies as required
  • Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

Benefits

  • Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • and on-the-spot recognition

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