Senior Counsel – General Liability, Coverage

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

📋 Description

• Create engaging case themes aimed at countering plaintiff narratives of sympathy or anger.

• Uphold a high standard across all aspects of practice.

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

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys of varying experience levels.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Offer leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Oversee high-exposure general liability cases and matters related to insurance coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active bar license in California.

• Over 8 years of litigation experience, particularly in general liability insurance defense and insurance coverage issues.

• Demonstrated capability to manage complete case responsibilities, encompassing discovery and trial.

• Extensive experience in handling insurance defense cases, especially those related to general liability and coverage matters.

• Proficient in time management systems.

• Strong command of the MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

🏝️ 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, including options at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan with 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 ($100-$200/month) available for full-time attorneys after one year.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and covered 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.

• Flexible working arrangements: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.