Overview
Senior Counsel role based in Fresno, CA. This position requires an Active California Bar License.
The organization handles high-exposure, complex litigation, including matters such as general liability, construction defect, toxic tort, and class action litigation.
Responsibilities
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Develop persuasive case themes tailored to the specific litigation
- Manage cases independently while applying strategic thinking
- Work as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
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
- 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 and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
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:
- 100% match on the first 3% contributed
- 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 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
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
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Work Location & Schedule
- Remote (with occasional in-person appearances), hybrid, or in-office options available
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass 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.
Pay Range
$160,000—$190,000 USD