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Aspire General Insurance · 2 months ago

Senior Trial Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Aspire General Insurance Company is on a mission to deliver affordable specialty auto coverage to drivers without compromising outstanding service. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Trial Attorney to provide legal representation for policyholders in litigated matters, specifically in personal injury and property damage cases, while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Represent the company’s insured clients in litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

Develop and execute legal strategies in cooperation with our claims partners to achieve favorable case outcomes while representing the company’s insureds’ best interests

Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs

Provide legal advice and guidance to our claims partners and other internal stakeholders on litigated and legal matters

Research applicable laws and findings, develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation, and communicate them to claims representatives and insured clients

Evaluate and manage a caseload of lawsuits, including risk assessments and cost analysis

Negotiate settlements where appropriate while balancing cost-effective resolution strategies

Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in all case handling

Maintain accurate records and documentation of all case proceedings

Establish and maintain good relationships with claims representatives and insured clients, and occasionally participate in conducting training sessions for our claims partners

Provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and/or law clerks

Assist the company in attending legal proceedings against the company including small claims matters, court hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings

Provide appropriate and timely status reports to the claims department regarding litigation status and potential exposure analysis

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)California State Bar membershipInsurance defense experienceCalifornia insurance lawCivil litigation proceduresTrial advocacyCase management softwareElectronic filing softwareHigh-volume caseload managementIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

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

Membership in the California State Bar Association with a clean disciplinary record

Minimum of 10-15 years of successful experience conducting discovery, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, preferably in insurance defense

Strong knowledge of California insurance law, civil litigation procedures, and trial advocacy

Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively

Ability to work independently and alongside one or more associate level partners

Preferred

Previous and successful trial experience

Familiarity with case management and electronic filing software

Ability to provide input regarding selection and addition of future attorneys and staff to the law office

Company

Aspire General Insurance

Aspire General Insurance Company is a California-domiciled, private passenger auto liability and physical damage carrier with combined management experience of over 100 years, servicing the needs of its customers.

Founded in 2013

Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA

201-500 employees