Overview
An experienced attorney is sought for a Senior Counsel position in Insurance Defense with 8+ years of relevant experience. This role is based in Los Angeles, with the employer’s Los Angeles practice operating primarily remotely.
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 for sympathy or anger
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Take meaningful ownership of matters from strategy through resolution, including:
- Case strategy and management
- Depositions, mediations, and motion practice
- Direct client and carrier relationships
- Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
- Work as part of a team with attorneys at all levels of experience
- Provide routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state (California bar license required)
- 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
- Trial experience strongly preferred
- Significant case management and litigation experience
- Strong deposition, mediation, and motion practice experience
- Established client and carrier communication skills
- Leadership mentality and interest in mentoring others
- Proactive, accountable, and capable of independently moving sophisticated matters forward
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $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, 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 for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm: $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Additional benefits and programs:
- 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, including 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
Los Angeles, with the Los Angeles practice operating primarily remotely. Attorneys come together when matters require it for court appearances, trial preparation, client needs, and team events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.