Staff Counsel, Insurance Defense

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Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 per year

We are a nationwide consumer services company, spanning from coast to coast. Our 15,000+ employees make sure to ensure that our customers are always safe and taken care of, regardless of where they're at.

• Great benefits (Health, Medical, Dental, Pension Plan)
• Fantastic opportunity to continue litigating while in house
• Easy transition from private practice to in-house
• NO BILLABLE HOURS!
• Amazing work/life balance
• Fully remote

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate lawsuits to gather all relevant information and devise legal strategies for defense
• Identify potential risks to policyholders or the company
• Create and execute a suitable plan for collecting evidence and file necessary motions
• Get ready for and attend all court proceedings related to cases, including trials and arbitrations
• Regularly communicate with policyholders and claims representatives about case progress
• Prepare and present legal opinions on claims matters
• Participate in negotiation and settlement discussions with external parties
• Provide support in managing files for other attorneys, as required
• Develop and deliver training programs for attorneys and Claims staff
• Manage a team of 6-8 attorneys

Requirements:

• Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the CA bar
• Must have first or second chair trial experience
• Have at least 15 years of experience in litigation
• Must have experience managing a team of attorneys
• Must have insurance defense experience, ideally automobile, personal injurt, and premesis liability
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload and prioritize tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision on a daily basis

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