Overview
Senior Counsel position in Fresno, CA. This role involves independently handling court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials, and working on complex, high-impact litigation matters.
Responsibilities
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Develop persuasive case themes and trial strategy
- Manage discovery and trial preparation across all phases of case handling
- Work as part of a team with attorneys at all experience levels
- Conduct routine client communications
- Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- Active California Bar License Required
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically including 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 with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with general liability matters such as construction defect and toxic tort, or other complex cases
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $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) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Monthly technology reimbursement: $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
- 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, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Location
Fresno, CA
Work Schedule/Location Options
Remote (with occasional in-person appearances), hybrid, or in-office options available.