Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense
Established in 1993, CIBA Insurance Services offers a unique insurance program that has become the benchmark for providing commercial property owners and managers with broad commercial coverage for property and liability risk protection. We are dedicated to providing our customers with unsurpassed service in underwriting, claims management, risk management, and providing innovative solutions to complex insurance needs. Our in-house legal defense team, CP Law Group, is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our Glendale-based team. The Associate Attorney will manage the defense of litigated premises liability matters for CP Law Group, an in-house law firm for CIBA Insurance Services. CP Law Group currently maintains a hybrid/remote work environment allowing Associate Attorneys to work either at home or from the Glendale office. Candidate may reside anywhere in the state of California. Responsibilities and Duties:
- Complete case file responsibility providing for significant growth and experience
- All aspects of preparing a defense to civil cases
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Review and summarize medical records and billing
- Draft pleadings and discovery
- Draft law and motion
- Legal research on Westlaw
- Argue motions/oppositions at court hearings
- Some travel may be required
Salary
- $140,000- $180,000 per year (DOE)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years civil litigation experience required
- Experience in defending personal injury cases and/or habitability cases preferred
- Licensed in California
- Able to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- 401K Employer Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Training, Licensing, and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Company-wide Employee Recognition Program
- Various employee events throughout the year
We have a positive team culture and offer an employee referral program, company-wide employee recognition program, and anniversary recognition program to show our appreciation for our employees' hard work and dedication. We also host various employee events throughout the year to foster a sense of community and fun in the workplace. Paid volunteer time is offered to support our employees' dedication to helping their local communities. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This organization participates in E-Verify.