Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel litigation attorney in Sacramento, California, requiring an active California Bar license.

The position emphasizes independent case management, proactive client communication, meaningful feedback, and direct access to experienced leadership. The practice is focused on insurance defense and offers flexibility to work remotely while staying closely connected to the local team.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive case themes
• Maintain high standards and reject mediocrity in all aspects of representation
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage matters end-to-end, including discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, client and carrier communication, mediation, expert work, trial preparation, and trial
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Work collaboratively as part of a team across different experience levels

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 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 handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically 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 with insurance defense matters
• Substantive civil defense experience may include premises liability, professional liability, personal injury, catastrophic injury, construction, employment, or other similar matters

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) 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: $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 include:

• 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
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

• Sacramento, California
• Remote flexibility available while remaining closely connected to the local team (remote, hybrid, or onsite options available)