Senior Counsel

Overview

Senior Insurance Defense Attorney positions are available with a national civil defense practice focused on trial advocacy and litigation strategy.

Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff strategy aimed at sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in any aspect of the work
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
• Conduct routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective 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
• 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 and 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 ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, 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 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: $100-$200/month (for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional benefits include:

• 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
• 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

Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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