Senior Counsel (Complex Trial - Remote)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel position with the organization’s Complex Trial Teams, focused on high-exposure insurance defense litigation. The position involves leading complex civil matters from strategy through trial, with opportunities to represent clients in jury and bench trials, mediations, and pre-trial proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex trials representing clients in high-exposure insurance defense matters, including cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, property damage, and professional liability
• Develop and execute case strategies, including risk assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Advise clients and coordinate with insurance carriers and adjusters by providing clear legal advice, case assessments, and updates on case developments
• Manage all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions, and settlement negotiations
• Serve as lead counsel in jury trials, bench trials, and mediations, presenting cases effectively and persuasively
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure high-quality work and compliance with best practices
• Collaborate with expert witnesses (e.g., medical, forensic, engineering, and economic experts) to strengthen case arguments

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California and eligibility to practice in federal courts
• 8+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation with a strong focus on complex trial work
• Demonstrated success as lead trial counsel in multiple high-stakes cases
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, tort law, insurance law, and trial strategies
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize a large, demanding caseload with limited oversight
• Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills
• Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in catastrophic injury, construction defect, or professional liability cases
• Experience with e-discovery tools and case management software
• Membership in local or national trial lawyer associations

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): 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
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

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 (including 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, remote, or onsite options available.

Notes

• Active bar license in the State of California is required.
• No recruiters/agencies.