Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes to counteract plaintiff tactics aimed at eliciting sympathy or anger.

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys across various levels of experience.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and potential clients of the firm.

• Offer guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Oversee all aspects of litigation discovery and trial preparation.

• Take charge of high-exposure insurance defense cases, exercising autonomy and strategic judgment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• Must possess an active California bar license.

• At least 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to manage comprehensive case responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preference given to candidates with experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative with minimal oversight.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, with options available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4–5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, ranging from $100–$200/month.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and payments for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy applicable to attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events annually.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, or on-site options.