Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote

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Job Title

Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote

Requisition Number

R7824 Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote (Open)

Location

California - Home Teleworkers

Additional Locations

Arizona - Home Teleworkers, Nevada - Home Teleworkers, Oregon - Home Teleworkers, Washington - Home Teleworkers

Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. Here, every employee shapes our mission. 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 a Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote!

Your Role: As a Sr. Trial Attorney, you will handle a full inventory of complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation and trials, with minimal management oversight. 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 certain appearances, including arbitrations and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events.
• Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial documents, 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 personal injury litigation including investigation, discovery, motions, arbitration hearings and jury trials.
• Is assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
• Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation.
• Serves as a resource 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.
• No billable hours

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
• Requires Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in California
• Proficient in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation and the tri-partite relationship
• Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office and online research tools
• Ability to manage case inventory of complex cases with a high degree of efficiency. Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
• Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
• Advanced analytical and legal skills including the ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics

What would make us excited about you?

• 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
• 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

Please note we are hiring for this role remote anywhere in the United States with the following exceptions: Hawaii and Alaska.

Why Choose a Career at CSAA IG?