Overview
This role involves senior-level insurance defense litigation and trial advocacy with opportunities for leadership and independent case ownership. An active bar license in the State of California is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff argument for sympathy or anger
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial facets
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Work collaboratively with attorneys at all experience levels
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $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: 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 (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
- California (active bar license in the State of California required)