Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Woodland Hills, CA

In-House

Woodland Hills, CA

Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Woodland Hills, CA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Litigation Management Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Management Counsel at the company is tasked with multiple critical responsibilities focused on managing and overseeing litigation processes related to complex and high exposure cases against the company. Key duties include:
- Engaging in direct communication with the company to provide evaluations and recommendations concerning litigation.
- Coordinating and supervising outside counsel during trial and appellate work.
- Evaluating, assessing, designing, and implementing litigation strategies in collaboration with defense counsel.
- Ensuring litigation against the company is managed consistently, efficiently, and effectively.
- Assisting handling attorneys on procedure and substantive law matters, including pleadings, discovery, and policy coverage questions.
- Working closely with the company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and educating Claims personnel on related legal issues.
- Reporting on litigation trends and providing recommendations.
- Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims.
- Completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases.
- Identifying areas and issues that may expose the company to risk.
- 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.
- Collaborating with assigned outside legal counsel to align litigation handling with company objectives.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
- Active membership in a State Bar in the state where the position is located or registered as in-house counsel in California.
- A minimum of seven years of experience as an attorney is required.
- Preferred candidates will have five years of experience advising senior management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, serving as in-house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional presentation skills.
- A highly collaborative working style with a commitment to meeting individual and team goals is essential.
- Strong internal and external customer service ethics with a focus on identifying and implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges.

Salary Information:
- The company offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. The salary ranges are as follows:
- California Only: $119,920 - $191,290
- Colorado Only: $112,720 - $164,890
- Hawaii/Illinois/Minnesota/Vermont Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- Massachusetts Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- Maryland Only: $112,720 - $176,550
- New York/Washington Jersey Only: $112,720 - $191,290
- Albany County: $119,920 - $164,890
- Washington Only: $112,720 - $200,625
- There is a bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Additional Information:
The position offers a hybrid/remote work environment depending on the location, with a mix of in-office and virtual work. The company is open to candidates anywhere in the United States with a valid Bar license, even those residing beyond fifty miles of a corporate office. The company emphasizes a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, and is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment, adhering to applicable discrimination laws. Interested candidates should apply promptly as the recruitment process typically closes positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. The company also complies with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws regarding the employment of individuals with criminal histories.