Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Manage a diverse array of insurance defense cases, encompassing intricate personal injury and wrongful death claims, premises liability, automobile and transportation liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, construction and construction defect, products liability, employment, and other complex civil litigation matters.

• Formulate case themes and develop strategic approaches.

• Independently oversee court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.

• Direct discovery processes and prepare for trials.

• Draft and present dispositive motions.

• Engage in mediation and offer client counseling.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Foster relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys of varying experience levels.

• Provide guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Mentor associates, build client relationships, and seek opportunities for team leadership and partnership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.

• Over 8 years of substantial litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation.

• Capability to manage full case handling responsibilities, covering all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

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

• Ability to think critically and act autonomously with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional demeanor and appearance.

🏝️ 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 coverage, including 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%.

• Assistance with student loan repayment or a 529 college savings plan for full-time attorneys after one year, ranging from $100-$200 per month.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• In-depth in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

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

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving initiatives.

• A variety of social and off-site events throughout the year.

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