Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid Options Available)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney to join its insurance defense team. This position offers flexibility with remote, on-site, or hybrid work arrangements. The ideal candidate has extensive litigation experience, strong trial skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception to resolution. Attorneys benefit from a well-supported legal team and an efficient support staff, allowing for meaningful casework and professional growth.

Duties

• Represent clients in personal injury defense cases, including premises liability, wrongful death, dog bite claims, and motor vehicle accidents.
• Prepare and execute trial strategies as first-chair counsel.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Maintain regular communication and case reporting for insurance carriers.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and court hearings.
• Collaborate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel to build strong defense strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience handling personal injury defense cases.
• Proven first-chair trial experience.
• Ability to independently manage cases through all litigation stages.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with habitability cases (preferred but not required).

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• ABOTA membership (preferred but not required).

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of personal injury defense and premises liability law.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and trial advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage billable time effectively and meet reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with legal teams and clients.

Benefits (if applicable)

• Flexible work arrangements (remote, on-site, or hybrid).
• Strong paralegal and administrative support to assist attorneys.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package, including insurance and retirement plans.

Representing clients in State and Federal trial courts in California, this firm specializes in practice areas of business litigation, construction, insurance defense, product liability, and appellate practice. Dedicated to providing knowledgeable legal guidance and service, the lawyers stay in close communication with clients to meet all their needs. With over a century of combined experience, the team of attorneys develop pro-active strategies to every case and have a proven track record of recovering significant compensations for clients. Handling various matters with the highest level of integrity and strict ethical standards, this firm is well known among peers and clients for its outstanding work.,The firm has offices throughout California in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and Fresno.