Insurance Litigation Attorney (CA License Required) – Remote
CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. Here, every employee shapes our mission. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties.
About the role
This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., but candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar. Attorneys are required to travel when appropriate for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events.
Responsibilities
- Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare discovery, legal pleadings, trial briefs, etc., with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
- Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and our member insureds.
- Conducts all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
- Handles an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files, ranging in complexity and dollar value.
- Works on and is responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects, including matters not in litigation.
- Identifies issues with major implications, high liability exposure, special circumstances, and/or departure from guidelines. Refers to higher-level staff for review and possible assignment of additional resources.
- Advises and mentors less senior attorneys.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with courtroom and first or second chair trial experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.
- Law degree required.
- License to practice law in California required.
- Skilled in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation, and the tri-partite relationship.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
- 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, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively shapes company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
- Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras on when it matters, helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
- Travels as needed for role, including divisional/team meetings and other in-person meetings.
- Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.
Benefits
- Total compensation package, including annual bonus eligibility for most roles.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Remote-first culture with flexible workplace options.
- Inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Pay
The national average salary range for this position is $117,000-$168,000. However, we have a location-based compensation structure. Our salary ranges vary and are calculated based on work location. The starting pay range for this position across all the states we hire in is $117,000-$200,000. This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), between 8-12% of eligible pay.
Colorado specific job range: $117,000 - $185,000.