Description:

Role Overview:
The world isn't standing still, and neither is An American Insurance Company. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Everything we do at An American Insurance Company is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.

We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.

Job Summary:
Join the legal frontline and champion the defense for both the insured and the Company! As a Senior Trial Attorney, you'll handle bodily injury, property damage lawsuits, and more, with thrilling trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Beyond the courtroom, you'll provide vital counsel to business clients and coordinate between legal teams. Stay ahead of the game by monitoring new laws and regulations, ensuring our strategies remain sharp. Embrace the excitement of constant challenges and victories in this dynamic role!

Key Responsibilities:

Represents insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and An American Insurance Company cases.
Prepares thoroughly for and conducts hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
Prepares and presents pre- and post-trial motions effectively.
Assists colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner.
Offers counsel to business clients on day-to-day legal matters.
Manages projects efficiently, fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams.
Keeps abreast of and evaluates new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; collaborates with other areas of the Law and Regulation (L&R) department; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws; monitors legal representation.

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
3+ years of litigation and/or subrogation experience.
First or second chair jury trial experience is preferred.
Proven experience with insurance defense is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis (preferred), and internet research.
Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants under the guidance of Lead Counsel.
Capacity to manage a substantial case load.
Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the Fresno/Bakersfield area.