Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant - Remote)

Overview

A national insurance defense and trial advocacy firm is seeking a Senior Counsel with extensive experience in landlord-tenant litigation to join their Complex Trial Teams. This role involves leading high-stakes, high-impact defense matters involving habitability claims, wrongful eviction disputes, and premises liability cases.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes that effectively counter plaintiff strategies
• Maintain high standards of legal excellence and refuse to accept mediocrity
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Collaborate with team members across experience levels
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced attorneys

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of California
• Minimum of 8 years of solid litigation experience, including litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial
• Experience in insurance defense matters preferred
• Proficiency with time management systems
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in defending property owners, insurers, and housing providers in landlord-tenant litigation
• Experience handling complex habitability, mold exposure, wrongful eviction, and tenant injury claims
• Proven courtroom advocacy and strategic litigation planning skills
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and guide clients through sensitive, high-stakes cases

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000 to $190,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with additional bonuses of $7,500 for each higher tier
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, with some plans available at zero employee cost (average employer contribution $700-$1,700 annually)
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the next 4-5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year ($100-$200/month)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program
• In-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events annually
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Must be licensed to practice law in California
• Flexible work options including remote, hybrid, or onsite

Note: This employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits 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.

Recruiters and agencies are not being considered for this position.