Senior Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Attorney to support insurance defense and trial advocacy across a national caseload. This role emphasizes courtroom confidence, strategic case development, and leadership on high-exposure matters.

Please note: An active bar license in the State of Nevada is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff strategy for sympathy or anger
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
• Work collaboratively with attorneys at all levels of experience
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard, or the norm in anything

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
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $135,000–$180,000 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%
• 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 of $60

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, 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/Onsite options available
• Active Nevada bar license required

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment 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.

Notes

• No recruiters/agencies