Senior Counsel (Remote)

Overview

This role supports the growth of the organization’s Northern California team. Based out of the Novato office, the position serves matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

The work involves substantive insurance defense and civil litigation, with meaningful opportunities to develop cases from beginning to end. An active California Bar license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff strategy for sympathy or anger
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage discovery and trial preparation across all facets of full case handling
• Handle and defend depositions
• Prepare matters for trial and contribute to strategy and case decisions
• Communicate routinely and proactively with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Work as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Refuse to accept mediocrity in anything

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 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
• Experience collaborating across matters and sharing knowledge within a team
• Experience providing leadership and direction to attorneys with less experience

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 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: 100% match on the first 3% contributed; 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

Location

• Based in Novato, with matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
• Attorneys who consistently come in at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space