Senior Trial Attorney

As an experienced litigator, you’ll apply your legal skills and experience to represent the interests of Sentry insureds by defending claims made under insurance policies. The ideal candidate for this position will be located in the East Bay, San Jose, or Sacramento area.

• Represent the interests of the insured and Sentry, ensuring there is no conflict of interest between the policyholder and Sentry.
• Handle a full caseload from minimal to highly complex matters through trial.
• Handle pleadings, motion practice, depositions, written discovery, expert witness retention and discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation and presentation with minimal oversight.
• Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on the progress of litigation, strategy, and evolution of matters.
• Conduct examinations under oath, sworn statements, and similar non‑litigated matters as may be necessary.
• Assist in preparing forms for use throughout the department, including pleadings, discovery, jury instructions, dispositive motions, and correspondence.

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor Degree
• 7+ years of related work experience
• Experience as a licensed attorney with some insurance defense litigation, including depositions, court appearances, dispositive motions, expert witness retention, and first- or solo‑chair trial experience
• Valid license to practice law in good standing in the state of California
• Proven ability to deal with people where conflict and controversy exist
• Ability to self‑manage and operate as an attorney with a full caseload and minimal daily oversight
• Bilingual preferred

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
  Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in‑office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(k) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent
  , plus immediate vesting.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (Sentry
  
  U) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Generous Paid‑Time Off plan and Volunteer‑Time off
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• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits
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• Well‑being and Employee Assistance programs.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program.
• Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this position on an annual basis is $138,644 - $190,635.

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Our long track record of success dates back to 1904 and has helped businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. We’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States, rated A+ by A.M. Best.

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Joe Larsen
Talent Acquisition Specialist