Senior Counsel

Overview

This role involves joining the firm’s San Diego team as a Senior Counsel handling insurance defense matters. An active California Bar license is required.

The position requires 8+ years of litigation experience and offers a flexible work model, primarily remote with office space available for attorneys who prefer to come in.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes and trial strategies
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage discovery and trial preparation activities
• Collaborate as part of a team across all levels of experience
• Conduct routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Use judgment and experience to guide cases from strategy and discovery through mediation and trial preparation

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically including 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

• Prior experience in insurance defense

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, 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 a 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 (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
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

San Diego (primarily remote with office space available for attorneys who prefer to come in)

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies