Trial Attorney - In-House Counsel

About the role

This position will work primarily remotely from a home office and will require intermittent travel to Northern California to appear in court as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Apply your legal skills and experience to represent the interests of Sentry insureds by defending claims made under insurance policies.
• Represent the interest of the insured and Sentry in defending claims, ensuring that there is no conflict of interest between the policyholder and Sentry.
• Handle a full caseload of minimally to moderately complex matters representing insureds up to, and including, through trial.
• Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on the progress of litigation, strategy, and evolution of matters.
• Aid in preparing forms for use throughout the department including, but not limited to, pleadings, discovery, jury instructions, dispositive motions, and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor Degree
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Experience taking/defending depositions, court appearances, and retaining expert witnesses
• Valid license to practice law, in good standing, in the state of California
• Successful ability to deal with people where conflict and controversy exist
• Ability to self-manage and operate as an attorney with a full caseload and minimal daily oversight
• Bilingual preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor Degree
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Experience taking/defending depositions, court appearances, and retaining expert witnesses
• Valid license to practice law, in good standing, in the state of California
• Successful ability to deal with people where conflict and controversy exist
• Ability to self-manage and operate as an attorney with a full caseload and minimal daily oversight
• Bilingual preferred

Skills

• Legal skills and experience
• Communication and reporting skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Deposition and court appearance handling
• Expert witness retention

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
• Sentry University (SentryU) for continued education and career development
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and health and wellness benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program

Pay

The pay range for this position on an annual basis is $131,600 - $ 197,400.

Schedule

Primarily remote work with occasional travel to Northern California.

Contact

To apply, please email Joe Larsen at Joe.larsen@sentry.com.