Job Title:
Associate Counsel, California (Remote)
Job Responsibilities:
The Associate Counsel at the company is responsible for defending lawsuits filed in California courts and handling other first-party insurance defense cases. Key duties include:
- Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
- Defending cases by trial or dispositive hearing for all matters assigned, as applicable.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor degree is required.
- Admission to the California Bar is required.
- Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in California and meet mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
- 2-6+ years of experience in litigation, specifically in insurance defense or personal injury, is required.
- Preferred qualifications include civil litigation and insurance defense-related litigation experience.
- The candidate must be able to communicate professionally, both in person and via tele,. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be based on multiple factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, work location, and market and business considerations.
Additional Information:
The company offers a rewarding career with endless possibilities. The company values, supports, and encourages its employees to feel proud to work there, providing a culture of shared success and innovation. Employees have access to personalized development programs, industry-leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship, and coaching. The company fosters an inclusive culture rooted in integrity and a winning mindset, offering employee engagement and recognition programs. Compensation and benefits include a comprehensive total rewards program, a market-competitive salary, a 401K savings plan with a 6% match, performance and recognition-based incentives, and tuition assistance. Additional benefits include mental healthcare, fertility, and adoption assistance, as well as workplace flexibility through the company’s Flex program. The company adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy, providing fair employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information. The company reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities and maintains an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment.
