Senior Counsel (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking accomplished senior attorneys with a strong insurance defense background and proven trial advocacy skills. This role involves leading high-exposure matters, handling complex litigation, and providing direction to less experienced attorneys.

Bar & Licensing Requirements

• Active bar license in the State of California is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive defense case themes.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Manage case strategy and litigation execution across discovery and trial.
• Communicate routinely with clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys at all levels.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in the State of California.
• 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

• Insurance defense experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 and 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 and a 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.

Benefits & Professional Development

• 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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including 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.

Hiring Notice

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