Logo
Aspire General Insurance Company

Trial Attorney

Aspire General Insurance Company, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

Save Job

Full-time Description Aspire General Insurance Company and its affiliated general agent, Aspire General Insurance Services, are on a mission to deliver affordable specialty auto coverage to drivers without compromising outstanding service.

Our company values can best be described with

ABLE : to

always

do the right thing,

be

yourself,

learn

and evolve, and

execute.

Join our team where every individual takes pride in driving their role for shared success.

Overview We are seeking a skilled Trial Attorney with extensive experience and legal expertise in personal auto insurance defense. This role will provide legal representation to Aspire General Insurance’s policyholders in litigated matters, specifically including defense of claims related to personal injury and property damage. The role involves handling all aspects of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal while ensuring compliance with corporate, legal, and ethical standards. This position will report to the Managing Trial Attorney.

Key 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

Assist in providing guidance and direction to 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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

Minimum of 5 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 Qualifications

Previous and successful trial experience.

Familiarity with case management and electronic filing software.

Working Conditions

This position is fully remote.

No

minimum billing requirements.

This work environment is fast-paced, and accuracy is essential to successful task completion.

The office is that of a highly technical company supporting a paperless environment.

Travel may be required.

Vision abilities to work at close range and with small print.

Physical efforts required include typing, repetitive small motor activity, grasping, stooping, reaching, standing, occasional lifting case materials for court appearances, including trials

No billing requirement Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Company Observed Holidays

Individuals seeking employment at Aspire General Insurance Services LLC are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, 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.

Compensation may vary based on several factors, including candidate's individual skills, relevant work experience, location, etc.

Salary Description $140,000-160,000 annually plus bonus eligible

#J-18808-Ljbffr