Claims Litigation Attorney

AAA

Claims Litigation Attorney specializing in defending complex, high exposure trials and arbitrations for AAA. Responsibilities include managing litigation and providing legal representation for policyholders.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRiverside • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,900 - $194,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze cases, determine relevant facts, and develop legal theories and defense strategies.
Identify liability exposure for policyholders and the Exchange.
Manage complex, high-exposure litigation with minimal supervision.
Develop and execute discovery plans, including written discovery, subpoenas, depositions, motions, and expert coordination.
Prepare for and defend trials, arbitrations, mediations, and all related court proceedings.
Prioritize and manage a heavy, complex caseload while meeting tight deadlines.
Communicate regularly with policyholders, claims representatives, and management regarding case status and developments.
Provide legal analysis on liability, damages, defenses, case value, and strategic recommendations.
Research and draft motions, trial briefs, appellate briefs, and legal opinions (including coverage issues).
Negotiate and settle cases; handle settlement collections.
Respond to attorney demand letters.
Participate in continuing legal education and provide training to attorneys and Claims staff.
Assist other attorneys and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Maintain high ethical standards and strong client-relationship skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD Required
7-9 years Insurance defense law Required
Thorough understanding of insurance contracts.
Must have superb command of trial techniques and strategies, and have exceptional evaluation abilities.
Thorough knowledge of trial procedures and the rules of the evidence.
Valid Driver's License, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record and minimum liability insurance #LI-LG1

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
Tuition assistance
Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal analysisdiscovery planstrial techniqueslitigation managementmotion draftingnegotiationsettlement collectionappellate briefssubpoenasdepositions

Soft Skills

communicationclient relationshiptime managementteam guidanceethical standardsevaluation abilitiesstrategic recommendationstrainingprioritizationsupervision

Certifications

JDvalid driver's license