AAA - CSAA Insurance Group
Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Hybrid
AAA - CSAA Insurance Group, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
Job Title
Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Hybrid
Requisition Number
R6821 Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Hybrid (Open)
Location
Walnut Creek, California
Job Information
CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties. We are actively hiring for a Litigation Attorney. Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.
Your Role:
Providing legal advice, counsel, and representation for insureds and/or CSAA IG before courts, arbitration panels and legislative bodies while advising company employees in their handling of claim matters. Preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. As legal counsel, you will appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
Your work:
Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
Conducts all phases of litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
Is assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters and cross divisional projects not in litigation.
You will be comfortable working on both sides of the aisle, both defending CSAA IG and its insured, as well as bringing actions on behalf of CSAA IG and its insureds when necessary.
Serves as a resource for assigned legal disciplines and resolves major issues within legal specialty area with considerable independence.
Anticipates and advises on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
Required Experience, Education and Skills
J.D. degree and active admission to practice law in California.
A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience is required, but an ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, and the role can be adapted for a litigator with additional experience.
Ability to understand customer’s goals as well as critical business processes and rules to design solutions.
Knowledge of insurance law and procedure.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
Computer skills, MS office, online research tools such as LEXIS.
Knowledge of current law and issues within area of specialty.
Ability to manage heavy workload of complex cases with a high degree of efficiency.
Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively.
The ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest.
Travels as needed for role, including potential court proceeding, trial procedures and other in-person meetings pertaining to court cases.
What would make us excited about you?
Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics.
Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects).
Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area.
Embraces a proactive approach to litigation with a focus on expediency and cost benefit analysis.
CSAA IG Careers
At CSAA IG, we’re devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet.
Join us if you…
BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.
COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees.
CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.
Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at
CSAA Benefits .
Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.
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Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Hybrid
Requisition Number
R6821 Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Hybrid (Open)
Location
Walnut Creek, California
Job Information
CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties. We are actively hiring for a Litigation Attorney. Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.
Your Role:
Providing legal advice, counsel, and representation for insureds and/or CSAA IG before courts, arbitration panels and legislative bodies while advising company employees in their handling of claim matters. Preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. As legal counsel, you will appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
Your work:
Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
Conducts all phases of litigation including jury trials, motions, and arbitration hearings.
Is assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters and cross divisional projects not in litigation.
You will be comfortable working on both sides of the aisle, both defending CSAA IG and its insured, as well as bringing actions on behalf of CSAA IG and its insureds when necessary.
Serves as a resource for assigned legal disciplines and resolves major issues within legal specialty area with considerable independence.
Anticipates and advises on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
Required Experience, Education and Skills
J.D. degree and active admission to practice law in California.
A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience is required, but an ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, and the role can be adapted for a litigator with additional experience.
Ability to understand customer’s goals as well as critical business processes and rules to design solutions.
Knowledge of insurance law and procedure.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner.
Computer skills, MS office, online research tools such as LEXIS.
Knowledge of current law and issues within area of specialty.
Ability to manage heavy workload of complex cases with a high degree of efficiency.
Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively.
The ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest.
Travels as needed for role, including potential court proceeding, trial procedures and other in-person meetings pertaining to court cases.
What would make us excited about you?
Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics.
Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects).
Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area.
Embraces a proactive approach to litigation with a focus on expediency and cost benefit analysis.
CSAA IG Careers
At CSAA IG, we’re devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet.
Join us if you…
BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.
COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees.
CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.
Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at
CSAA Benefits .
Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.
#LI-JR1
#J-18808-Ljbffr