Senior Trial Attorney – Personal Auto
NO BILLABLE HOURS
Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in personal auto defense matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims, seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently manage a full docket of personal auto insurance defense matters from case strategy through resolution or trial.
- Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Evaluate liability and damages exposure and advise claims partners on litigation strategy and resolution.
- Collaborate with expert witnesses on complex and multi-party matters.
- Negotiate settlements and mediations and maintain case documentation in litigation management systems.
Practice Areas
- Personal Auto
- Personal Injury
- Bodily Injury
- Automobile Accident
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Commercial General Liability
Required Experience
- ~8-15 years of personal/auto insurance defense experience.
- Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
- Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in California State.
- Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.
Details
- Salary: Up to $190,000 base + target bonus + wider benefits
- Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible work
- Location: Orange County, California
