Insurance Defense Litigation AttorneyHire Counsel is looking for an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to work REMOTELY in California (except for court appearances) for our premier Insurance Client. The candidate must be able to drive to Fresno, San Diego and Inland Empire as needed if an onsite presence is required. This is a 6+ month project that could very easily go longer. Key points of the role are as follows: Insurance defense, bodily injury defense, personal injury defense, trial/litigation experience as 1st or 2nd chair, deposition experience required, mediations/arbitration experience required.Responsibilities of the Litigation AttorneyRepresents insured and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, and financial cases. Prepares for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Prepares and argues pre and post-trial motions. Assists colleagues in the resolution of calendar conflicts. Provides counsel to business clients on day to day issues. Provides project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams. Monitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of L&R (law and regulation) department; proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business; monitors counselQualifications for the Litigation AttorneyJuris Doctorate and member in good standing of state of practicing for the state of CaliforniaThree plus years or more of litigation and/or subrogation experience1st OR 2nd chair jury trial experience is a plusInsurance defense preferredComputer proficiency with Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and the internetAbility to work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, administrative assistants, supervised by Lead CounselMust be able to handle a large case inventoryAbility to work in a remote work environment and ability to travel within the Inland Empire and surrounding Area (California)Insurance Defense Attorney Project DetailsExpected Start Date: ASAP;Expected Duration: 6+ months, possibly going longer as they like to hold onto good lawyersHours: Full-time (40/week)Pay rate: $58/hour;Location: REMOTE out of California (you'll work from home but need to be able to attend court as needed in Fresno, San Diego and Inland Empire)Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 39350 when responding to this ad.
