Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel position focused on Insurance Defense. The employer is seeking an experienced attorney with 8+ years of insurance defense experience to join the Los Angeles team.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes and strategy.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Participate as part of a team across all experience levels.
• Manage case strategy and overall case management from strategy through resolution.
• Conduct and support depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
• Maintain direct client and carrier relationships.
• Support trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
• Provide routine communications with clients.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
• Mentor and develop other attorneys.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Active California Bar license.
• 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 with time management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters.
• Strong deposition, mediation, and motion practice experience.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Established client and carrier communication skills.
• Leadership mindset and interest in mentoring others.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $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 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 (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

• 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, California.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity is provided 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.

Additional Notes

• No recruiters/agencies.