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About the Role

As an Insurance Litigation Attorney, you will independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files, and advise and mentor less senior attorneys. This role requires active licensure and good standing with the California Bar, and may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files.
• Advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
• Travel when appropriate for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials.
• Gather occasionally in person with teams for certain meetings and events.
• Apply independent analysis and judgment to prepare discovery, legal pleadings, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
• Appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and our member insureds.
• Conduct all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
• Handle complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation.
• Identify issues with major implications, high liability exposure, special circumstances and/or departure from guidelines.
• Refer issues with major implications to higher level staff for review and possible assignment of additional resources.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with courtroom and first or second chair trial experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff.
• License to practice law in California required.
• Skilled in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation and the tri-partite relationship.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office and online research tools.
• Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively.
• The ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest.
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics.
• Actively shapes company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.).
• Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
• Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings.
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.
• Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S.
• Does not require visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Personal injury litigation
• Liability assessment
• Causation
• Damages
• Coverage
• Tri-partite relationship
• MS Office
• Online research tools
• Advocacy
• Legal ethics

Location

• California - Home Teleworkers
• Remote (U.S.)

Work Type

• Remote
• Home Teleworkers

Experience Level

• 5-8+ years

Education Level

• Law degree

Salary/Compensations

• National average salary range: $117,000-$168,000
• Starting pay range across all states: $117,000-$200,000
• Colorado Specific Job Range: $117,000 - $185,000
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility: 8-12% of eligible pay

Benefits

• Total compensation package
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) with company match

About the Company

• CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States.
• We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties.
• We are a mission-driven organization proudly committed to empowering our members, our employees, and our communities to thrive.
• We believe in growth for everyone.
• We embrace a remote-first culture through our Flexible Workplace.
• An inclusive and welcoming workplace is the cornerstone of our success.
• We are taking bold action to build more resilient communities and reduce our environmental impact.

Equal Opportunity

• CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.
• CSAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.