Senior Staff Attorney – Insurance Defense

Job Description:

• Represent Sentry insureds and Sentry in defending claims and direct policy actions
• Ensure no conflict of interest exists between policyholders and Sentry
• Independently manage minimally to substantially complex caseloads from pleadings through trial
• Oversee all phases of litigation, including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, and trial preparation
• Communicate and report to policyholders and claims associates on litigation progress, strategy, and matter evolution
• Assist claims associates with mediation, arbitration, settlement, friendly suit, or court-approved resolution

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• 7+ years of related work experience
• Experience as a licensed attorney in at least one state
• Experience with insurance defense litigation
• Experience taking/defending depositions
• Experience with court appearances
• Experience handling dispositive motions
• Experience retaining expert witnesses
• Trial experience as first chair or solo trial counsel
• Valid license to practice law, in good standing, in California
• Ability to deal with people where conflict and controversy exist
• Ability to self-manage and operate with a full caseload and minimal daily oversight

Benefits:

• Continuous learning through Sentry University
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Caregiver leave
• Wellness resources
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 100% company match on the first 8% contributed to 401(k) each pay period
• Immediate 401(k) vesting
• Support through the Sentry Foundation and United Way