Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Hickey Smith Dodd is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Trial Attorney who is licensed in Southern California. Significant first chair trial experience preferable.

• This is a remote, work from home position, however, must be available to appear in court, at depositions, site inspections, etc. when necessary.

About us - We are a technology-enabled law firm with a nationwide footprint. Our Insurance Defense practice group has seen significant growth over the past few years and our growth is continuing. To address the needs of our existing clients, and to prepare for further expansion, we are seeking a Trial Attorney, Senior Counselwith 8+years of Insurance Defense experience, with subject matter expertise defending against general liability, products liability and commercial automobile claims. Previous experience with toxic tort claims is a plus.

Our firm has employed a remote (work-from-home) model for our attorneys for years. Hickey Smith Dodd attorneys are supported by a full staff of paralegals, legal case assistants, docket and calendar clerks, file clerks, etc., some working remotely, some working in a traditional office environment.

Our software applications (matter management system, document management system, etc.) are maintained in a cloud-based environment which firm personnel can access from virtually anywhere an internet connection is available. We are heavily invested in the use of technology to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the practice of law, and our practice is largely paperless. Therefore, candidates should be comfortable using technology in the practice of law and have a willingness to learn new technologies.

We offer competitive compensation plans with a full suite of benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401K, flex spending) and the opportunity for growth/advancement in our firm.

If you are interested in joining a growing, forward-looking firm, please send us your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of 1st chair, Insurance Defense Trial experience do you have?
• How many years of 3rd party personal injury Insurance Defense experience do you have?

License/Certification:

• California Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person