Senior Counsel – Sexual Torts Defense

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

📋 Description

• Defend intricate and high-stakes civil litigation cases related to sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional liability.

• Formulate persuasive case narratives and strategic legal plans.

• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, trials, discovery, and trial preparations.

• Provide litigation support and oversee comprehensive case management duties.

• Collaborate with seasoned partners, trial attorneys, and legal professionals at various levels.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Foster relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Offer guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Oversee strategy, experts, dispositive motions, client consultations, and case management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution.

• Active California Bar license; must be authorized to practice in the State of California.

• Over 8 years of robust litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to oversee complete case management responsibilities, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense matters.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

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

• Ability to think critically and operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and conduct.

• Valuable experience in sexual assault, abuse, institutional liability, catastrophic injury, professional liability, medical malpractice, or similarly complex litigation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $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 cost to employees.

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

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

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development programs.

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

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Defined pathway to partnership.

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

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Multiple social and off-site events throughout the year.

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