Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a senior attorney position focused on insurance defense and trial advocacy. The employer is seeking an accomplished litigation attorney who can independently handle high-stakes matters, lead teams, and contribute to complex case 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 for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across all levels of experience
• Communicate routinely 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
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with time management systems
• 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

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
• 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: $60
• 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

Not specified. Remote work is available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or harass 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.