Overview
A law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Fresno, CA office. This role involves handling complex, high-exposure litigation matters including general liability, construction defect, toxic tort, and class action cases. The position offers flexibility in work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-office) and emphasizes collaboration, trial experience, and leadership development.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling case themes that effectively counter plaintiff strategies
- Maintain high standards of legal work, refusing to accept mediocrity
- Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Collaborate with attorneys of varying experience levels
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Cultivate and maintain client relationships
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active California Bar license required
- Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation
- Strong experience with general liability matters such as construction defect, toxic tort, or other complex cases
- Proven ability to manage full case handling responsibilities including discovery and trial preparation
- Experience with litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation
- Proficiency with time management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense matters
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior attorneys
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $160,000 to $190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with additional bonuses of $7,500 for each higher tier
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance with average employer contributions between $700 and $1,700 annually
- 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the next 4-5%
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month) available to full-time attorneys after one year
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- In-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events annually
Location
Fresno, California
Additional Information
- Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
- Equal employment opportunity employer without discrimination based on 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
- No recruiters or agencies
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 8 years of relevant litigation experience.