Senior Trial Attorney

AAA

. Handle a full inventory of complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trials, with minimal management oversight .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in personal injury litigation, including trial advocacy and complex case management, while providing mentorship to junior attorneys. Possesses strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills essential for effective legal representation in insurance defense.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10-12+ Years Of Experience In Insurance DefenseJuris DoctorateActive California Bar LicensePersonal Injury Litigation ProficiencyStrong Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Complex Litigation ManagementTrial AdvocacyLegal Pleadings PreparationDiscovery ManagementArbitration ExperienceMediation SkillsLegal ResearchLiability AssessmentCausation AnalysisCoverage Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCreative AdvocacyPersuasive CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeOnline Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California Bar License

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryLegal EthicsClaims ManagementMotor Club Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a full inventory of complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trials, with minimal management oversight
Advise and mentor less senior attorneys
Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial documents, and related materials in coordination with claims specialists
Appear and advocate on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds
Conduct all phases of personal injury litigation, including investigation, discovery, motions, arbitration hearings, and jury trials
Handle the most complex and/or highest-value cases
Manage complex legal matters and projects, including matters not in litigation
Serve as a resource and resolve major issues within the legal specialty area
Anticipate and advise on potential legal issues affecting insurance and motor club operations
Travel for appropriate appearances, including arbitrations and trials
Participate in occasional in-person team meetings and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
Juris Doctorate
Active California Bar license and good standing; license to practice law in California required
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 verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and online research tools
Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize a complex case inventory and multiple tasks
Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
Advanced analytical and legal skills, including independent judgment in a client's best interest
Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics
Ability to travel as needed for appearances, divisional/team meetings, and other in-person meetings
Must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States; CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility / company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), up to 12% of eligible pay
401(k) with a company match
Career growth, leadership and mentoring support
Remote-first flexible workplace; primarily work from home with flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices
No billable hours
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations