Insurance Litigation Attorney (CA License Required) – Remote

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer•California - Home Teleworkers, SC

14d•$117,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

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. You will join a collaborative, inclusive culture where your strengths have room to grow and your ideas can drive real impact. Step into a role where you can contribute to our shared success through meaningful work. We are actively hiring for an Insurance Litigation Attorney (CA License Required) - Remote! Your Role: As an Insurance Litigation Attorney you will be expected to independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files. This attorney will also be expected to advise and mentor less senior attorneys. Your Work: This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., but candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar. Attorneys are required to travel when appropriate for depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events. Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare discovery, legal pleadings, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists. Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and our member insureds. Conducts all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings. Assigned files range in complexity and dollar value. Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation. Identifies issues with major implications, high liability exposure, special circumstances and/or departure from guidelines. Refers 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
Requires law degree
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

Nice To Haves

Actively shapes our 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.

Responsibilities

Independently handle an inventory of litigated and non-litigated files.
Advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
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 to higher level staff for review and possible assignment of additional resources.