Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant - Remote)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel position supporting Complex Trial Teams focused on landlord-tenant litigation. The employer is seeking an experienced trial attorney to lead high-stakes, high-exposure defense matters, including complex habitability claims, wrongful eviction disputes, and premises liability matters involving tenant injuries.

Required: An active bar license in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes for defense of landlord-tenant and related claims.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Manage case work as part of a team across multiple experience levels.
• Conduct routine client communications.
• Cultivate relationships with current and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.
• Take ownership of multi-party, high-value litigation matters.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Billable hours bonus: Eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.
• Benefits: 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): 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: For full-time attorneys after one year with the firm, $100–$200/month.
• Paid parental leave at base pay.
• Technology reimbursement: $60 per month.

Additional benefits and programs include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 (Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative)
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

Flexible work options are available, including in-office, hybrid, or remote.

Equal Opportunity / Other

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics or other non-merit-based factors.

No recruiters/agencies.