Senior Trial Attorney
Jobot · Los Angeles, CA · 3 mo ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$140k–$210k/yrFull-time
Trial Attorney role with a nationwide consumer services company. 15,000+ employees ensuring customer safety across the country.
About us
We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of location.
Responsibilities
- Lead the evaluation and strategic direction of complex, high-exposure lawsuits, leveraging deep litigation expertise to develop and execute aggressive defense strategies
- Independently manage all phases of litigation from inception through verdict, including complex multi-party cases and high-stakes trials
- Direct evidence collection, retention of experts, and preparation of compelling motions, including dispositive motions and motions in limine
- Serve as first-chair trial counsel in jury and bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate proceedings
- Provide authoritative legal opinions and strategic recommendations to senior claims leadership and policyholders on complex coverage and liability matters
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff on litigation strategy and best practices
- Lead negotiation and settlement strategy on significant exposure cases, exercising independent judgment on valuation and resolution
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
- Minimum 5–7 years of insurance defense litigation experience with a proven trial record
- Demonstrated first-chair jury trial experience in automobile liability, personal injury, and premises liability matters
- Extensive experience handling complex, high-exposure cases through verdict
- Track record of managing a demanding, high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
- Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, including experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions
- Strong leadership presence and ability to independently drive case strategy from assignment through resolution
Benefits
- Health, Medical, and Dental benefits
- Pension Plan
- No billable hours requirement
- Fully remote work
- Amazing work/life balance
Pay
$140,000 - $210,000 per year