Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a senior litigation attorney with an insurance defense mindset and courtroom experience. The position involves independently handling key case activities (including court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials) while providing leadership to less experienced attorneys.

Bar License Requirement

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff approach for sympathy or anger
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experience
• Conduct routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything

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
• 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

• Base salary range: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• 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 (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

• 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 (including 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

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of 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.