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Insurance Bad Faith Defense Attorney

AAA Auto Club Enterprises
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
The successful candidate will be an insurance litigation attorney supporting the organization in handling and managing the defense of insurance extra-contractual liability or “bad faith” civil lawsuits.

You will

  • Develop and execute litigation strategy for extra-contractual liability lawsuits
  • Advise claims management on the legal implications of proposed actions and certain claims handling practices
  • Manage outside defense counsel for extra-contractual liability lawsuits
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Attend mediations, hearings and trials
  • Collaborate and communicate with executives and business units regarding legal, compliance and business developments
  • Build strong relationships with internal business partners and work as part of cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization

Qualifications

  • 5 years of law firm or in-house experience with a focus on insurance litigation matters
  • Current member of the California State Bar
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • Ability to analyze insurance contracts (primarily personal lines casualty and property), and applicability of relevant law
  • Ability to interact well with wide range of internal and external professionals
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Adept at handling multiple complex matters efficiently and concurrently
  • Creative, resourceful, and strategic thinker
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organized and detail oriented

The starting pay range for this position is:

$160,500.00 - $214,100.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits:

  • Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
  • Tuition assistance
  • Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee discounts (membership, insurance,

travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Salary : $160,500 - $214,100

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