Overview In this role you will lead high-exposure litigation for premises, products, construction site, and auto-related cases in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. You'll work within a cross-functional team to manage cases from inception through trial, delivering favorable outcomes for insureds and Claims partners in a technology-driven setting. You will independently craft defense strategies, motions, and trials, while maintaining strong client communication. This remote position travels periodically within Northern California and offers opportunities for growth within a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
Compensation / Benefits- remote work
- bonus opportunities
- long-term incentives
- on-the-spot recognition
- travel opportunities within Northern California
Responsibilities- Handle complex, high-exposure litigation
- Conduct extensive legal research and independently develop defense strategies
- Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs with minimal supervision
- Provide timely legal advice to clients and Claims customers
- Communicate with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel per office procedures
- Ensure prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases
- Prepare and present witnesses at trials and hearings; support ADRs
- Draft, file, and argue motions on behalf of clients
- Provide damage and liability opinions to clients and Claims customers
Key requirements- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in California and local federal courts
- Knowledge of California courts, especially Northern California
- Active Bar Association membership in good standing
- 7+ years of legal experience
- Documented first chair jury trial/appellate expertise
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and time management
- Strong communication and technical skills with ability to learn new software
- strong communication
- excellent organizational skills
- team collaboration
- legal research and writing
- technology-driven litigation tools
- case management and discovery platforms
