Overview
This role is for a senior attorney with substantial insurance defense and trial advocacy experience. The organization seeks an accomplished litigator who can lead high-exposure matters, manage complex casework independently, and provide direction to less experienced attorneys.
Active California bar license is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes aimed at minimizing sympathy/anger arguments.
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial preparation.
- Lead and provide direction to less experienced attorneys.
- Collaborate with attorneys at all experience levels as part of a team.
- Communicate routinely with clients.
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school.
- Must be licensed in your state (active bar license in the State of California is required).
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.
- Strong 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: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.
- Benefits coverage: 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): 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the following 4–5%.
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan: $100–$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm).
- Paid parental leave: at base pay.
- Technology reimbursement: $60 per month.
- Additional benefits:
- 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
Hybrid work is available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring 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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