Senior Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking an accomplished senior attorney to support insurance defense and trial advocacy matters. This role requires courtroom confidence, leadership, and strategic case management.

Bar License Requirement

• An active bar license in the State of California is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff strategy for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Work as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
• Provide routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm: $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Pay Range: $160,000—$190,000 USD
• Remote options available (as indicated by role label).