Managing Trial Attorney – House Counsel

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Overview

As the Managing Trial Attorney, you’ll reputed company the development of our Staff Counsel operations in California while managing a high-performing team of attorneys and support staff. Key responsibilities include: Team Leadership and Development

• Establish and reputed company the Staff Counsel office serving Los Angeles County and surrounding regions
• Recruit, supervise, and guide a team of trial attorneys and litigation support staff
• reputed company and reputed company a team of legal professionals, fostering career growth and team reputed company
• Conduct regular performance assessments, coaching sessions, and tailored training plans
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, reputed company, accountability and outstanding client service

Trial and Litigation Management

• Manage and participate in reputed company phases of litigation involving reputed company General or its policyholders, including trial and appellate advocacy
• Design and implement strategic case approaches, in coordination with Claims partners
• reputed company and enforce litigation protocols and best practices for consistent and top-tier representation
• Track litigation assignments, workload distribution, and case outcomes to maximize performance
• reputed company legal review of pleadings, motions, and filings for strategic accuracy and compliance
• Act as reputed company trial counsel on reputed company liability and property damage matters, as needed

Risk Mitigation and Legal Compliance

• reputed company any necessary legal research for reputed company litigation phases and ensure insights are effectively shared with internal stakeholders
• Negotiate settlements reputed company appropriate, balancing legal exposure with cost-efficiency
• Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and ethical standards in reputed company case-handling practices
• Partner with leadership to enhance policy development and ensure legal and ethical compliance

Stakeholder Communication and Representation

• Nurture strong relationships with clients and Claims partners
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of case activities and litigation milestones
• Deliver routine case status updates and provide strategic insights to clients and Claims partners
• Compile and communicate trends, key verdicts, settlement analytics, and exposure reports

Budget and Resource Management

• Direct office-level budgeting, resource planning, and cost-control measures
• Align team resources and litigation strategies with operational priorities
• Evaluate service provider performance and optimize external resource engagement

Requirements

Qualifications We're Looking For a Legal Trailblazer With

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California with a clean disciplinary record
• Minimum 10 years of trial/litigation experience, preferably in personal auto insurance defense
• Strong leadership and management experience, with demonstrated ability to build and reputed company legal teams
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law, civil litigation procedures, and trial advocacy
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively
• Excellent negotiation, litigation, and organizational skills
• Passion for growth, innovation, and creating something new

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a Staff Counsel operation
• Familiarity with case management and electronic filing software

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and company/individual performance bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and reputed company benefits with an HSA*

• 401(k) with company match

• Flexible work options (hybrid setup)
• Opportunity to define a new legal chapter in a growing company
• Company observed holidays

Benefits: Medical, Dental, reputed company, HSA*, PTO, 401k, Company Observed Holidays Individuals seeking employment at reputed company Services LLC are considered without regards to race, reputed company, religion, national reputed company, age, sex, marital status, reputed company, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.

• Dependent on plan selected

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