Litigation Attorney (Walnut Creek, CA) - Remote

Walnut Creek, CA, United States

8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with some courtroom and first or second chair trial experience

Knowledge of personal injury law and procedure

Knowledge with general liability insurance coverage and CSAA IG policies

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 medical - legal issues pertaining to tort law

Understands the legal implications of information found in medical records

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

Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics

Shows respect for differences through excellent communication skills with people from an array of backgrounds.

Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.)

Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US

Responsibilities Your Role: Providing legal advice, counsel, and representation for insureds and/or CSAA IG before courts or arbitration panels and advises company employees in their handling of claim matters

As legal counsel you will appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds

Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists

Conducts all phases of personal injury 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 or projects including matters not in litigation

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

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

Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at https://careers.csaa-insurance.aaa.com/us/en/benefits

The full salary range for this position is $155,000-$193,000

This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 10% of eligible pay

If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location

Qualifications 8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with some courtroom and first or second chair trial experience

California bar admission required

Knowledge of personal injury law and procedure

Knowledge with general liability insurance coverage and CSAA IG policies

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 medical - legal issues pertaining to tort law

Understands the legal implications of information found in medical records

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

Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics

Shows respect for differences through excellent communication skills with people from an array of backgrounds.

Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.)

Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US

Responsibilities Your Role: Providing legal advice, counsel, and representation for insureds and/or CSAA IG before courts or arbitration panels and advises company employees in their handling of claim matters

As legal counsel you will appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds

Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists

Conducts all phases of personal injury 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 or projects including matters not in litigation

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

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

Benefits Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at https://careers.csaa-insurance.aaa.com/us/en/benefits

The full salary range for this position is $155,000-$193,000

This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 10% of eligible pay

If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location

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, and we're proud of the culture we create together. As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that... every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow. We are actively hiring for a Litigation Attorney- Remote. 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 or arbitration panels and advises 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 personal injury 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 or projects including matters not in litigation.

• 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

• 8+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with some courtroom and first or second chair trial experience

• California bar admission required

• Knowledge of personal injury law and procedure.

• Knowledge with general liability insurance coverage and CSAA IG policies.

• 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 medical - legal issues pertaining to tort law.

• Understands the legal implications of information found in medical records.

• Knowledge of current law and issues within area of specialty.

What would make us excited about you?

• 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.

• Knowledge and understanding of legal ethics.

• Shows respect for differences through excellent communication skills with people from an array of backgrounds.

• 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

CSAA IG Careers

At CSAA IG, we’re proudly 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. Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.

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 so much more!Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at https://careers.csaa-insurance.aaa.com/us/en/benefits

In most cases, you will have the opportunity to choose your preferred working location from the following options when you join CSAA IG: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don’t miss important updates from us. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at CSAA IG. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We are always recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the U.S. workforce. The diversity of our team fosters a broad range of ideas and enables us to design and deliver a wide array of products to meet customers’ evolving needs.

CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.

The full salary range for this position is $155,000-$193,000. This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 10% of eligible pay.

If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. Factors used to determine the actual salary offered may include location, experience, or education.

Please note we are hiring for this role in Walnut Creek, California

Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US.

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Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. As insurance industry leaders, we know things can change in an instant. It’s why we’re here. We’re not afraid of change. We welcome it and use it to advance the cause. For employees, our cause is to become ever more inclusive and supportive of their goals and contributions. For our AAA Members, it’s finding new ways to help them prevent, prepare for and recover from whatever comes. For our communities, it’s exploring new ways of helping them meet evolving challenges. Whatever may happen, change becomes progress at CSAA IG. Benefits for today and for your future -- Benefits at CSAA IG represent our commitment to protect our employees by providing for their needs today and helping them prepare for a more secure future. Our suite of benefits is designed to provide for your physical, mental, social and financial health. Our sense of belonging keeps us together -- Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who you are and the qualities you bring. It’s knowing you’re heard and valued as an individual and employee. At CSAA IG, we share a strong sense of purpose and a hunger for adventure. Change should always be expected, but can’t always be predicted. Whatever happens, we remain true to our beliefs and clear on our purpose. We meet change head on and grow from each experience. A promise to act -- Life is uncertain, but we are not. When our AAA Members need us, we know how to move with the speed, expertise and confidence they rely on.

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