Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Create a case theme that is more persuasive than any plaintiff's tactics aimed at evoking sympathy or anger.

• Reject mediocrity, the usual, the standard, or the norm in all aspects of work.

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

• Collaborate as part of a team with varying levels of experience.

• Engage in regular communication with clients.

• Build and maintain relationships with the firm's current and prospective clients.

• Offer leadership and guidance to less experienced attorneys.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a school accredited by the ABA.

• Must hold a valid license in your state.

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

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

• Prior experience in handling insurance defense cases is preferred.

• Familiarity with time management systems is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think and operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available, including plans at no employee cost (average annual employer contributions for health, vision, dental, and life coverage range from $700 to $1,700).

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

• Employees can participate in a 401(k) program with 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 (available to full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) ranging from $100 to $200 per month.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60 for employees.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• A variety of social and off-site events throughout the year to enhance relationships with colleagues.

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