Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense

About the role

We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees make sure to ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of where they're at.

Why join us? Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan) Fantastic opportunity to continue litigating while in house Easy transition from private practice to in-house NO BILLABLE HOURS! Amazing work/life balance Fully remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluate lawsuits to gather all relevant information and devise legal strategies for defense
• Identify potential risks to policyholders or the company
• Create and execute a suitable plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions
• Get ready for and attend all court proceedings related to cases, including trials and arbitrations
• Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progress
• Prepare and present legal opinions on claims matters
• Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions with external parties

Requirements

• Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the CA or TX bar
• At least 1 year of insurance defense litigation
• Must have insurance defense experience, ideally automobile, personal injury, and premises liability
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision on a daily basis

Pay

Salary: $110,000 - $190,000 per year

Benefits

• Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan)
• Amazing work/life balance
• Fully remote