Senior Counsel (Medical Malpractice)

Overview

This role is a Senior Counsel position focused on Medical Malpractice Defense in Los Angeles.

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel with 8+ years of litigation experience to join its Los Angeles Medical Malpractice team. The position is well-suited for a seasoned litigator who can take ownership of sophisticated matters, use independent judgment, work directly with clients, and move cases forward.

Responsibilities

• Develop a compelling case theme
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Develop and execute case strategy
• Work with medical experts
• Handle substantive motion practice
• Take and defend depositions
• Evaluate exposure and drive cases toward resolution or trial
• Communicate routinely with clients and carriers
• Work as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
• Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys
• Cultivate relationships with current and future clients

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
• 3+ years of medical malpractice experience or significant medical malpractice exposure
• 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 handling insurance defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $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 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 (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional benefits 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

Los Angeles. The Los Angeles practice operates primarily remotely, with attorneys coming together when needed, including court appearances, depositions, trial preparation, and client needs. Remote, hybrid, or onsite options are available.