Litigation Counsel (Insurance Defense)

Location: Rancho Cordova, California, United States; regular attendance at court events, depositions, hearings, trials, and other appointments is required, with travel as needed.

Annual base salary: $106,300–$175,400, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurance organization with a national legal practice focused on customer, community, and business partner service.

What you will do

• Handle a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, try cases to verdict, and negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend and independently manage court events, depositions, hearings, trials, and related appointments.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners.
• Build client and business partner relationships, provide training, and use case management technology and automation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state or states where representation is required.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney; 3 or more years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience independently handling cases through trial or hearing and appeal, including dispositive motion arguments and depositions.
• Strong legal research, persuasive writing, oral advocacy, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel to court proceedings and other required meetings; a valid driver's license may be required depending on location.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees and family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum, plus a hirify.global-funded pension plan.
• At least 20 paid time-off days annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness, mental health, counseling, health coaching, and caregiving resources.
• Student loan support through the Paying it Forward Savings Program, plus volunteer and matching gift programs.