A Statewide AV-Rated Civil Defense Law Firm has an outstanding opportunity for an Insurance Defense Associate in our Sacramento office. The Sacramento office offers excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and opportunities for advancement.
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years in civil litigation defense experience with an emphasis on general liability insurance defense. Strong research, analytical, communication skills required and the proven ability to manage a complex caseload is essential.
Essential Functions
Direct and support investigation on all assigned cases.
Analyze and assess case value to aid in early resolution.
Maintain communication with client through the course of the claim.
Comply with all litigation and budgeting guidelines.
Perform legal research on relevant issues throughout the course of the litigation process.
Draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues.
Represent the interests of the client(s) at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings.
Prepare clients for depositions and other applicable hearings.
Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client(s).
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree and current good standing with CA State bar is required.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in insurance defense.
Strong research, analytical and communication skills.
Benefits
Monthly Billing Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), FSA, group Life, and LTD offered for eligible employees
Paid Vacation and Sick time for eligible employees