Sr Staff Attorney , Insurance Defense

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in California and local federal courts.
• Knowledge of California courts, particularly those in Northern 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.