Senior Counsel (General Liability/Coverage)

Overview

This role involves General Liability Insurance Defense Litigation and Insurance Coverage work for an attorney based in California. The employer is seeking an accomplished litigation attorney with strong courtroom presence, leadership capability, and a strategic defense mindset.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes, focusing on strategies that counter plaintiff arguments of sympathy or anger
• Maintain a high standard in all facets of practice
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Collaborate with attorneys at all experience levels
• Maintain routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically in general liability insurance defense and insurance coverage matters
• Proven ability to manage full case responsibilities, including discovery and trial
• Strong experience handling insurance defense cases, particularly general liability and coverage issues
• Proficiency in time management systems
• Strong proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to think independently and with minimal supervision
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Billable hours bonus: Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.

Health/vision/dental/life: 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/education assistance: Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month.

Leave: Paid parental leave at base pay.

Technology reimbursement: 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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

California

Work Model

Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.