AAA is a federation of affiliated automobile clubs serving members through automotive, travel, insurance, and logistics-related services. Its offerings include emergency roadside assistance, travel planning resources, maps and guides, and member discounts available across the United States and internationally. Individual clubs operate within their own geographic areas while following shared AAA standards, creating a local service network with broader support for members traveling domestically or abroad.
Senior Trial Attorney, Remote United States
Lead complex personal injury litigation for AAA insurer CSAA Insurance Group, including high-value cases, trials, arbitrations, and legal guidance. This remote role is available across eligible U.S. locations.
United States
Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
Washington$152,000 – $200,000 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredAttorneyDescription
- Manage a substantial portfolio of complex litigated matters with limited supervision, covering discovery, arbitration, mediation, and trial.
- Guide and mentor attorneys with less experience.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery materials, trial documents, and related work in partnership with claims specialists.
- Represent and advocate for CSAA Insurance Group and its member insureds.
- Oversee every stage of personal injury litigation, from investigation and discovery through motions, arbitration hearings, and jury trials.
- Take responsibility for the most complex and highest-value cases.
- Lead complex legal matters and projects, including nonlitigated work.
- Act as a subject-matter resource and resolve significant issues within the legal specialty.
- Identify and provide guidance on legal issues that may affect insurance and motor club operations.
- Travel when necessary for arbitrations, trials, and other appearances.
- Attend occasional in-person team meetings and events.
Requirements
- 10–12 or more years of insurance defense experience, including substantial courtroom work and first-chair trial experience.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Active California Bar license in good standing; California licensure is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in personal injury litigation, including liability, causation, damages, coverage, personal injury damages and causation, and the tripartite relationship.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with assigned paralegals and support staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation capability.
- Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and online legal research tools.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a complex caseload alongside multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to advocate creatively, persuasively, and effectively.
- Advanced legal and analytical ability, with sound independent judgment focused on the client’s best interests.
- Knowledge and appreciation of legal ethics.
- Willingness and ability to travel for appearances, divisional or team meetings, and other in-person engagements.
- Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States; CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual bonus or company-wide discretionary bonus under the Annual Incentive Plan, up to 12% of eligible pay.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Career development, leadership, and mentoring support.
- Flexible remote-first workplace, primarily home-based, with the option to work from various locations including CSAA offices.
- No billable-hour requirement.
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.