Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a senior attorney position supporting insurance defense and trial advocacy. The employer is seeking accomplished senior attorneys with courtroom confidence, leadership, and a passion for strategic case work.

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 argument for sympathy or anger
• Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
• Manage routine communications with clients
• Work collaboratively with attorneys at all experience levels
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Refuse to accept mediocrity and consistently exceed average or standard expectations

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
• 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 and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 USD annually (depending on experience and qualifications)

Bonus

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

Benefits

• 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) 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: $100–$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $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, such as 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

Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on 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.