Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Los Angeles practice as Senior Counsel focused on Landlord Tenant, habitability litigation, and general liability/personal injury matters.

The position requires an active California Bar license. Experience in landlord tenant or habitability is particularly valuable; however, the background does not have to come from the defense side.

The team offers weekly case and strategy meetings and regular one-on-one discussions with an experienced partner who prioritizes mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial
• Work effectively as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
• Conduct routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys
• Bring a proactive, forward-thinking approach to case strategy and next steps

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
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with time management systems
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters
• Familiarity with carrier relationships and billing requirements (helpful)
• Experience in landlord tenant litigation, habitability, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation
• Plaintiff experience is encouraged, including experience in plaintiff habitability, real estate litigation, personal injury, elder abuse, nursing home litigation, or other substantive civil practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $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) program with 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm): $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60

Additional benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• 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
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Los Angeles

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to 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.

Additional Information

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