Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote

Sr. Trial Attorney
- Remote Requisition Number

R7824 Sr. Trial Attorney
- Remote (Open)

California
- Home Teleworkers

Arizona
- Home Teleworkers, Nevada
- Home Teleworkers, Oregon
- Home Teleworkers, Washington
- Home Teleworkers

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. Here, every employee shapes our mission. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties. You will join a collaborative, inclusive culture where your strengths have room to grow and your ideas can drive real impact.

Step into a role where you can contribute to our shared success through meaningful work.

We are actively hiring for a Sr. Trial Attorney
- Remote!

As a Sr. Trial Attorney, you will handle a full inventory of complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation and trials, with minimal management oversight. This attorney will also be expected to advise and mentor less senior attorneys.

• This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., but candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
• Attorneys are required to travel when appropriate for certain appearances, including arbitrations and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events.
• Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial documents, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
• Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
• Conducts all phases of personal injury litigation including investigation, discovery, motions, arbitration hearings and jury trials.
• Is assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
• Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation.
• Serves as a resource and resolves major issues within legal specialty area with considerable independence.
• Anticipates and advises on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
• No billable hours

• 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
• Requires Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in California
• Proficient in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation and the tri-partite relationship
• Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office and online research tools
• Ability to manage case inventory of complex cases with a high degree of efficiency. Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
• Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
• Advanced analytical and legal skills including the ability to think and act independently in a client's best interest
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics

• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)
• Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)
• Demonstrates a company…