Insurance Defense Trial Attorney I

4 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Wawanesa Insurance Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Trial Attorney I to join our team at Wawanesa Insurance. As a Trial Attorney I, you will work from home (remote) and must reside in one of the following locations: Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside or San Bernardino.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and be a member in good standing of the California Bar. You will have more than 3 years of insurance defense litigation experience and demonstrated sufficient case handling in cases of low-to-moderate severity, complexity and/or risk.

Responsibilities
  • With minimal supervision, completes all tasks necessary to prepare low-to-moderate complexity and/or risk bodily injury and property damage liability lawsuits against Wawanesa insureds for mediation, pre-trial, trial and post-trial resolution.
  • May assist more experienced attorneys on portions of higher complexity matters.
  • Prepares and handles pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions and any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of Wawanesa insureds.
  • Recognizes, promotes, and effectively negotiates settlement opportunities, including all aspects of liability and damages.
  • Reviews and evaluates assigned cases in accordance with Wawanesa's Staff Counsel policies and procedures. Works with Wawanesa's insured and Claims Department to establish, communicate and implement team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of the California Bar.
  • More than 3 years of insurance defense litigation experience and demonstrated sufficient case handling in cases of low-to-moderate severity, complexity and/or risk.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are key to working with a variety of internal and external contacts as well as for preparing reports, pleadings, and correspondence, collaborating with others, etc. This role will be expected to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team.
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and WestLaw.
  • Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.
  • Strong organization, priority-settling and multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong legal research skills.
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 5 lbs on a daily basis.
  • Position requires the ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Benefits and Other Total Rewards Components Include:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary benefit plans - accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness
  • Supplemental short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Enhanced 401K plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) accrued at hours/per hour worked to a maximum annual accrual of 18 days (135 hours)
  • You will be eligible for Wawanesa's annual bonus plan, entitled Goal Achievement Plan (GAP), that rewards employees for driving Wawanesa's success.
  • Tuition Assistance and much more

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