Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Compose original motions, pleadings, and various litigation-related documents for complex cases.

• Prepare and respond to written discovery, including the drafting of discovery requests and responses shared among multiple parties.

• Formulate and advance case defenses, litigation strategies, and trial themes with significant autonomy.

• Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory frameworks to case facts in support of pre-trial motions and other submissions.

• Interview, prepare, and examine fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives for testimony in litigation or before regulatory agencies.

• Conduct and defend depositions for lay witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives.

• Argue motions and represent in court as necessary.

• Prepare pre-trial reports, case evaluations, and conduct exposure and risk assessments.

• Engage in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and court-mandated proceedings.

• Create comprehensive strategies for case resolution and approach legal issues with creativity, sound judgment, and efficiency.

• Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and opposing counsel.

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships through effective and professional oral and written communication.

• Involve in networking and business development initiatives to foster client relationships and support firm growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7–10 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; preference for admission in Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

• Significant litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental law, commercial litigation, product liability, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, or other complex risk management matters.

• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior attorneys and support staff.

• Strong people-management skills, including experience in delegating work, managing workloads, and providing constructive feedback.

• Demonstrated client service orientation with experience in managing client relationships.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a dynamic litigation environment.

• Proven capability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems is preferred.

• Professional and courteous demeanor with a commitment to high ethical standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off and holidays.