Senior Staff Attorney - Insurance Defense
About The Position
This position will work remotely from a home office and will require intermittent travel in California for case related matters, depositions, and court hearings. As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll apply your legal skills and experience to represent the interests of Sentry insureds. In additional, you will represent the interest of the insured and Sentry in defending claims, ensuring that there is no conflict of interest between the policyholder and Sentry. Independently manage a caseload of minimally to substantially complex matters representing Sentry and our insureds from pleadings through trial. You’ll oversee all phases of litigation—including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, and trial prep—with minimal supervision. Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on the progress of litigation, strategy, and evolution of matters. Assist claims associates as requested in resolving matters through mediation, arbitration, settlement, friendly suit, or court approved resolution.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor Degree
- 7+ years of related work experience, with experience as a licensed attorney in at least one state with some insurance defense litigation, and including experience taking/defending depositions, court appearances, handling dispositive motions, retaining expert witnesses, and trial experience as first chair or solo trial counsel
- Valid license to practice law, in good standing, in the state of California
- Proven 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
Responsibilities
- Represent the interest of the insured and Sentry in defending claims, ensuring that there is no conflict of interest between the policyholder and Sentry.
- Independently manage a caseload of minimally to substantially complex matters representing Sentry and our insureds from pleadings through trial.
- Oversee all phases of litigation—including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, and trial prep—with minimal supervision.
- Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on the progress of litigation, strategy, and evolution of matters.
- Assist claims associates as requested in resolving matters through mediation, arbitration, settlement, friendly suit, or court approved resolution.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Group medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Caregiver leave
- Wellness resources
- HSA
- FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Generous Paid Time Off allowance
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period
- Immediate 401(k) vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
