Senior Insurance Defense Trial Attorney – California HOA, Habitability

Farmers Insurance

. Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $129,075 - $219,780 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with a focus on insurance defense, personal injury, and jury trials, while effectively managing complex cases and providing strategic legal counsel. Exhibits strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mentoring junior attorneys.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice LawSeven Years Of Litigation ExperienceInsurance Defense ExperienceFirst And Second Chair Trial ExperienceExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

LitigationPleadings PreparationDiscoveryTrial Strategy DevelopmentLegal AnalysisCase ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBodily Injury LitigationPublic SpeakingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem Solving SkillsTime ManagementDecision-Making SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Environment ProficiencyPaperless Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefensePersonal InjuryJury TrialMultistate JurisdictionLandlord-Tenant MattersHOA Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent clients in all areas of insurance defense practice
Manage moderate- to high-complexity and exposure cases from intake to resolution
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Lead hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Develop strategies and arguments for trial
Analyze legal precedents and probable case outcomes
Identify strengths and weaknesses of case approaches
Consult with Claims Executive team and provide legal strategy recommendations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Interpret applicable industry laws, rulings, and regulations
Functionally supervise and mentor attorneys assisting with cases
Handle habitability, landlord-tenant, and HOA matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice Law in applicable states required upon hire
Seven years of litigation experience required
Insurance defense, personal injury, and/or jury trial experience required
First and second chair trial experience in bodily injury litigation strongly preferred
Multistate jurisdictional practice preferred
Public speaking
Ability to function and handle high case loads in adversarial or confrontational situations
Driving
Effective leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Genuine interest in the defense of Insurance regulations
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to handle conflict effectively and respond to new information
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Excellent time management and priority-setting skills
Strong technical aptitude
Proficiency using technology in a virtual, paperless environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary
Generous 401k
Auto allowance
PTO
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid parental leave
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Developmental opportunities
No billable hours
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location