Counsel, California (Remote)

Location: Remote within the United States, with the role associated with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco, California

Annual salary: $134,275.00–$210,125.00

Company

hirify.global is a large U.S. auto insurer founded in 1936 and part of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.

What you will do

• Defend lawsuits filed in California courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Provide opinions to the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations under oath, trials, and dispositive hearings.
• Travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• 7+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury are required.
• Juris Doctor degree is required.
• Admission to the California Bar and an active California law license in good standing are required.
• Meet and maintain applicable licensing and mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Document files clearly, concisely, and professionally for customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Follow complex instructions, resolve or facilitate conflict resolution, organize priorities, and manage multiple tasks.
• Learn and apply substantial technical and procedural information.

Nice to have

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience.
• Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence or email.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on shared success.
• Competitive pay and benefits supporting employee well-being and long-term needs.
• hirify.global does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.