Senior Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Senior Counsel position based in Nevada with flexible/remote work options. An active Nevada Bar license is required.

The position involves independently managing sophisticated civil defense matters and providing experienced leadership and guidance throughout case strategy, progression, and resolution or trial.

Responsibilities

• Develop case themes that are more compelling than any plaintiff strategy for sympathy or anger
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Communicate confidently with clients and carriers
• Cultivate relationships with current and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction for less experienced attorneys
• Work as part of a team across all experience levels

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 managing full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Ability to think and act independently 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

• Insurance defense experience, particularly experience involving general liability, premises liability, bodily injury, auto, hospitality, construction, or other complex civil matters

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• $135,000—$180,000 USD annually (base salary), depending on experience and qualifications

Bonus

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier

Benefits

• 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 a 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
• 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 to enrich relationships with colleagues

Location

• Nevada
• Flexible/Remote work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Additional Information

• No recruiters/agencies