Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

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

• Create persuasive case themes and develop effective litigation strategies.

• Oversee case strategy, expert discovery, dispositive motions, mediations, and trial preparation while maintaining client and carrier relationships.

• Take full responsibility for case management, including discovery and trial processes.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Mentor associates and foster business and client relationships.

• Work collaboratively with seasoned partners, senior attorneys, mentors, and trial lawyers.

• Participate in leadership development initiatives and explore potential partnership opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active California Bar license.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• A minimum of 8 years of solid litigation experience, with a focus on litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

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

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense matters.

• Familiarity with time management systems is required.

• Proficient in MS Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, increasing by $7,500 for each additional tier.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, with plans available at no employee cost.

• 401(k) plan offering a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the subsequent 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan available for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm ($100-$200/month).

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

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

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events hosted each year.

• Flexible Work Model: Options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work are available.