The Role
The In-House Insurance Defense Attorney will handle litigation for commercial auto and general liability claims, requiring case management and law experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Tired of billable hour requirements? Ready to focus on quality legal work over time tracking? Looking for a healthier work/life balance?
Applied Underwriters, a rapidly growing global insurance company, is seeking a motivated and experienced attorney to join our in-house legal team in Woodland Hills. This full-time position is ideal for a legal professional with 3+ years of insurance defense experience, particularly in commercial auto and general liability matters.
The successful candidate must be capable of working both independently and collaboratively in our collegial environment. You will be responsible for all aspects of litigation handling commercial auto and general liability claims.
Requirements:
- California State Bar membership.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- At least three years experience as a Personal Injury Defense Attorney.
- Case management, interviewing witnesses, written discovery, depositions of lay and expert witnesses, defending clients at deposition, mediation and settlement conferences, and communicating with and responding to clients and adjusters.
- Law and motion experience, including discovery and dispositive motions.
Our Benefits Include:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- On-site pharmacy, Promesa, provides convenient prescription delivery directly to you
- Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits
Embark on a rewarding career journey at Applied Underwriters, where employees have been at the heart of our success story for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, our company thrives on innovation and empowers our employees to shape the future of global risk services. Join a team where your ideas are valued and your talents are nurtured with formal, paid training and mentorship. Experience a workplace culture that celebrates initiative, recognizes results, and provides outstanding benefits that allow you to focus on achieving your full potential.
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The Company
What We Do
Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm helping business and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance, and reinsurance solutions. As a company, we truly operate differently within our business sector. Every aspect of our products and services are managed under one roof. No outsourcing means we deliver the highest level of service for our customers. Applied Underwriters has one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - a success directly attributed to our employees and their high level of commitment, hard work, and ambition.
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