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Job Title
Sr. Trial Attorney - RemoteRequisition Number
R7824 Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote (Open)Location
California - Home TeleworkersAdditional Locations
Arizona - Home Teleworkers, Nevada - Home Teleworkers, Oregon - Home Teleworkers, Washington - Home TeleworkersJob Information
CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. Here, every employee shapes our mission. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties. You will join a collaborative, inclusive culture where your strengths have room to grow and your ideas can drive real impact. Step into a role where you can contribute to our shared success through meaningful work.
We are actively hiring for a Sr. Trial Attorney - Remote!
Your Role: As a Sr. Trial Attorney, you will handle a full inventory of complex litigated files, including discovery, arbitration, mediation and trials, with minimal management oversight. This attorney will also be expected to advise and mentor less senior attorneys.
Your Work:
- This role may be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S., but candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing with the California Bar.
- Attorneys are required to travel when appropriate for certain appearances, including arbitrations and trials. We also gather occasionally in person with our teams for certain meetings and events.
- Applies independent analysis and judgment to prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial documents, etc. with close coordination and input from claims specialists.
- Appears and advocates on behalf of CSAA IG and its member insureds.
- Conducts all phases of personal injury litigation including investigation, discovery, motions, arbitration hearings and jury trials.
- Is assigned and responsible for the most complex and/or highest value cases.
- Works on and responsible for handling complex legal matters or projects including matters not in litigation.
- Serves as a resource and resolves major issues within legal specialty area with considerable independence.
- Anticipates and advises on potential legal issues significantly impacting insurance and motor club operations.
- No billable hours
Required Experience, Education and Skills
- 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense practice with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
- Requires Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in California
- 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 communication skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills, including MS office and online research tools
- Ability to manage case inventory of complex cases with a high degree of efficiency. Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized and timely manner
- Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
- Advanced analytical and legal skills including the ability to think and act independently in a client’s best interest
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics
What would make us excited about you?
- Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)
- Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)
- Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area
- Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
- Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc
Please note we are hiring for this role remote anywhere in the United States with the following exceptions: Hawaii and Alaska.
Why Choose a Career at CSAA IG?
At CSAA IG, we are a mission-driven organization proudly committed to empowering our members, our employees, and our communities to thrive.
Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, annual bonus eligibility for most roles, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more! Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at https://careers.csaainsurance.aaa.com/us/en/benefits.
Career Growth: We believe in growth for everyone. Here at CSAA IG, leaders and mentors partner with employees to align interests, unlock development opportunities, and support long‑term success.
Flexible Workplace: We embrace a remote-first culture through our Flexible Workplace. Most employees hold Home-Flex roles, working primarily from home, often with the flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices. Our flexible workplace empowers you to balance remote work with intentional in‑person moments that deepen connection and collaboration.
Inclusion and Belonging: An inclusive and welcoming workplace is the cornerstone of our success. By fostering an environment where people feel valued and heard, we deepen our ability to understand and meet the unique needs of our members. This strengthens innovation and enhances our products and services, giving us a competitive edge in the market.
Sustainability: As climate change leads to more frequent and severe weather events, we are taking bold action to build more resilient communities and reduce our environmental impact. Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don’t miss important updates from us.
CSAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations. If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
If you apply and are selected to continue in the recruiting process, we will schedule a preliminary call with you to discuss the role and will disclose during that call the available salary/hourly rate range based on your location. Factors used to determine the actual salary offered may include location, experience, or education.
CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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The national average salary range for this position is $152,010.00-$168,900.00. However, we have a location-based compensation structure. Our salary ranges vary and are calculated based on work location. The starting pay range for this position across all the states we hire in is $152,010.00-$202,550.00. This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 12% of eligible pay.This job posting will be unposted on Wed, 8 Jul 2026.Skills Required
- 10-12+ years of experience in insurance defense with considerable courtroom and first-chair trial experience
- Juris Doctorate and active license to practice law in California in good standing
- Proficiency in personal injury litigation including liability assessment, causation, damages, coverage and the tri-partite relationship
- Ability to work collaboratively with assigned paralegal(s) and support staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organized and timely
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online research tools
- Ability to manage and prioritize a complex case inventory efficiently
- Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively and effectively
- Advanced analytical and legal skills, with the ability to act independently in a client's best interest
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of legal ethics
- Willingness and ability to travel for arbitrations, trials, and occasional team meetings
- Authorized to work indefinitely in the US; employer does not provide visa sponsorship
- Active participation in company culture (mentoring, ERGs, volunteering) and cross-functional projects
- Champions cultural norms (e.g., camera-on for onboarding/relationship-building)
- Company ownership mindset; willing to invest extra time and help other teams as business needs require
CSAA Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CSAA Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by CSAA Insurance Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good or competitive across many roles, with base compensation often viewed as solid for the work. Feedback suggests overall compensation feels stronger when flexibility and attainable bonuses are part of the package.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching and annual profit sharing, with immediate vesting, are highlighted as meaningful strengths in total rewards. Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan support further reinforce the company’s financial well‑being focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off or PTO, multiple paid company holidays, and dedicated paid enrichment time create a robust time‑off mix. A largely remote, flexible workplace helps employees make practical use of these benefits.
CSAA Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Why we're forever forward -- At CSAA IG, one thing will always endure: our commitment to excellence in everything we do for our members, employees and communities. As insurance industry leaders, we know things can change in an instant. It’s why we’re here. We’re not afraid of change. We welcome it and use it to advance the cause. For employees, our cause is to become ever more inclusive and supportive of their goals and contributions. For our AAA Members, it’s finding new ways to help them prevent, prepare for and recover from whatever comes. For our communities, it’s exploring new ways of helping them meet evolving challenges. Whatever may happen, change becomes progress at CSAA IG. Benefits for today and for your future -- Benefits at CSAA IG represent our commitment to protect our employees by providing for their needs today and helping them prepare for a more secure future. Our suite of benefits is designed to provide for your physical, mental, social and financial health. Our sense of belonging keeps us together -- Belonging is the feeling of being welcomed and accepted for who you are and the qualities you bring. It’s knowing you’re heard and valued as an individual and employee. At CSAA IG, we share a strong sense of purpose and a hunger for adventure. Change should always be expected, but can’t always be predicted. Whatever happens, we remain true to our beliefs and clear on our purpose. We meet change head on and grow from each experience. A promise to act -- Life is uncertain, but we are not. When our AAA Members need us, we know how to move with the speed, expertise and confidence they rely on.
