Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney in Colton, CA

In-House

Colton, CA

Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney in Colton, CA

Attorney

7-7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Management Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Management Counsel is responsible for direct communications with the Company regarding evaluations and recommendations related to complex and high exposure litigation against the Company. This role involves coordinating and overseeing outside counsel in trial and appellate work. The position is accountable for evaluating, assessing, designing, and implementing litigation strategies in collaboration with defense counsel. The Litigation Management Counsel ensures that litigation against the Company is handled consistently, efficiently, and effectively. Additionally, the role involves assisting handling attorneys on matters of procedure and substantive law, including pleadings, discovery matters, and policy coverage questions. Essential job functions include:

- Working closely with the Company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and educating Claims personnel on legal issues related to Claims practices.
- Reporting on trends and providing recommendations related to the litigation managed.
- Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims.
- Completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases.
- Identifying areas and issues which may give rise to exposure to the Company.
- Recommending strategies and settlements in complex litigated matters and attending litigation conferences, arbitration hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Monitoring outside counsel to ensure adherence to litigation plans.
- Working with assigned outside legal counsel to ensure litigation against the Company is handled in accordance with the objectives of the litigation.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a JD degree and active membership in a State Bar in the state where the position is located or registration as in-house counsel in California. A minimum of seven years as an attorney is required. The preferred candidate will have five years of experience advising senior-level management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, as in-house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional presentation skills. A highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals is essential. Strong internal and external customer service ethics, focusing on identifying and implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges, are also required.

Salary Information:
**Members Only** offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. The salary ranges for various locations are as follows:

- CA Only: $119,920 - $191,290
- CO Only: $112,720 - $164,890
- HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- MA Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- MD Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- NY/DC/NJ Only: $112,720 - $191,290
- Albany County: $119,920 - $164,890
- WA Only: $112,720 - $200,625

Additional benefits include annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, a generous 401(k) plan, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, and more, all without the stress of billable hours. The position also offers bonus opportunities based on Company and individual performance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

**Members Only** is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.