Sr Support Attorney

About the role

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!

Responsibilities

• Summarizing discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of office receipt.
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, lay witnesses and expert witnesses. Complete deposition summary within 15 days of deposition.
• Law and Motion: Legal research; preparation of motions, oppositions and replies to motions; court appearance at law and motion.
• Trial support: Preparation of all necessary trial documents including motions in limine and opposition thereto; CCP2025.340(m) compliance of video depositions; attending trial and supporting trial attorney including but not limited to trial research, motions for directed verdict, nonsuit, direct and cross examination of witnesses.
• Able to work independently with minimum direction and good organizational skills needed to manage high volume of cases.
• Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 7.5 hours and 37.5 hours per week
• Other miscellaneous assignments as directed by Attorney IV.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Requires a law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.
• Preferred: Requires a law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state(s) were practicing.
• Minimum: 5 plus years as a licensed attorney. 3+ years insurance defense experience or equivalent relative experience.
• Preferred: 10 plus years as a licensed attorney preferred. 5+ years insurance defense experience preferred. Insurance defense BI trial experience preferred. Significant experience in expert witness discovery and trial practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance law, tort law, evidence code, civil procedure, and trial procedure.
• Strong communication, persuasion, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively conduct and defend party, witness, and expert depositions.
• Strong research and law and motion skills.
• Must meet established company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status to be eligible for position.
• Requires considerable automobile travel, up to 20% of the work time.

Pay

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location. Geo-Salary Information An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process State specific pay scales for this role are as follows: $101,167 to $204,439 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA) $91,970 to $185,853 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME) $82,773 to $167,268 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV) In CA: Typical hiring range is $137,522.70 to $168,083.30 The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.