Overview
This position is for a senior attorney with significant insurance defense and trial preparation experience. An active bar license in the State of California is required. The role involves independent handling of litigation matters, client communication, and providing leadership to less experienced attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Develop case themes and litigation strategies aimed at securing favorable outcomes
- Handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently
- Manage routine communications with clients
- Collaborate with attorneys at all experience levels
- Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (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
- Experience managing full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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: $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) with employer match: 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 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
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the 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
Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.