Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Create a case narrative that is more persuasive than tactics based on plaintiff sympathy or anger.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Collaborate effectively as part of a diverse team of varying experience levels.

• Engage in regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with both current and prospective clients.

• Offer guidance and leadership to less experienced attorneys.

• Oversee high-stakes, complex litigation cases and manage litigation teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Must possess an active bar license in the State of California.

• Must be licensed in your respective state.

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

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

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense cases.

• Familiarity with time management systems is desirable.

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

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

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Extensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, including zero-cost options for 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 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 opportunities for leadership development.

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

• Flexible vacation policy available for attorneys.

• Clear pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Numerous social and off-site events hosted each year.

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