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Our client is a prestigious, top national insurance company and is seeking a Senior Trial Counsel to join their dedicated team.The ideal candidate will handle complex legal cases with significant exposure, demonstrating a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the company and its clients. With a focus on both leadership and in-depth trial expertise, this position offers a dynamic and challenging environment for an experienced attorney looking to impact the legal landscape.If you're looking for a role with significant autonomy and a dynamic team, don't hesitate to apply in!Responsibilities:Oversee and directly handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, attending hearings, and leading trials or arbitrations.Provide competent and ethical legal representation to clients in a range of cases, including those with complex legal or procedural issues and severe to catastrophic municate regularly with supervisors about client cases, challenges encountered, and overall progress.Offer legal opinions to the Claims Department on insurance policy issues and personal injury claims' legal aspects, enhancing decision-making and case strategies.Supervise and train other attorneys, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable legal team.Maintain and update litigation support systems to manage caseloads effectively.Undertake special assignments and additional functions as required to support the legal department's goals.Qualifications:Juris Doctor & member in good standing of California state bar.Physically located somewhere in California.3+ years of experience focused on litigation and trials, including preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs; attending hearings, conferences, interviews, and trials or arbitrations.Expertise in insurance defense, particularly with regard to personal injury claims and policy interpretation, demonstrating the ability to provide clear and effective legal opinions to claims departments.Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen capacity for handling cases with unique legal or procedural issues.Ability to work autonomously and initiate action, demonstrating self-direction and the capacity to manage responsibilities without constant supervision.*Compensation range dependent on specific candidate location within California.