Senior Counsel (Pre-litigation)

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in California. 5+ years case management experience. 3+ years insurance defense experience. Experience drafting legal documents and familiarity with settlement processes required. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks. Excellent communication skills for client and counsel interaction. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail. Ability to independently monitor deadlines. Ability to respond promptly to communications during business hours (even if part-time). Experience with contemporaneous billing.

Draft and prepare declarations, affidavits, settlement and release agreements, and compromises. Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel to ensure smooth finalization of cases. Complete case closing procedures, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted promptly. Handle court appearances as needed. Manage a consistent workload, prioritizing efficiently and handling rush assignments with professionalism and accuracy. Respond to time-sensitive pre-litigation settlement demands. Communicate with clients to explain conditions in the demands and obtain affidavits regarding other insurance and/or assets (may require utilization of private investigators where client cannot be located). Prepare Settlement and Release Agreements. Prepare Minor’s Compromises, includes court attendance, and/or coordination of annuity agreements where necessary. Communicate with opposing counsel regarding the demand conditions and settlement agreements. Provide regular updates to the Claim’s Professional and promptly respond to requests for information. Identify heirs and/or other potential claimants.