Senior Counsel

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Lucrative Bonus Opportunity

Hybrid or Remote Flexibility

401(k) Match

Unlimited PTO

Excellent Insurance Benefits

Job summary

A growing law firm in San Diego is seeking a Senior Attorney with civil litigation defense experience. This role offers competitive compensation, flexibility with hybrid or remote work, and an opportunity to take on a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree, be an active member of the California Bar, and possess over 4 years of relevant experience. The firm supports professional growth with a lucrative bonus structure and excellent benefits including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on civil litigation.
• Experience managing junior associates and a desire for leadership.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full case load of pre-litigation and active litigation cases.
• Draft pleadings, discovery motions, and trial preparation documents.
• Conduct legal research to advise clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active member of the State Bar of California

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

Hybrid or Remote + Lucrative Bonus + 401(k) Match + Unlimited PTO

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Salary $150,000 - $215,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Attorney with civil litigation defense experience to join our office in San Diego. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing firm to take on a leadership role and help shape the future of the firm. We will consider remote candidates (located and licensed in CA) who have proven success working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full case load of pre-litigation and active litigation cases.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for meetings, depositions, and negotiations.
• Conduct legal research to advise clients of the merits of their claims and those asserted against them.
• Negotiate with clients, opposing counsel, and other interested parties to resolve legal disputes and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Offer guidance and support to junior associates, contributing to their professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the State Bar of California, and in good standing
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on civil litigation (insurance defense a plus)
• Proficiency in legal research software, including Westlaw, and a willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field
• Experience managing junior associates and a desire to take on a leadership role
• Experience in taking depositions, drafting and arguing motions and legal research
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Trial experience not required, but is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Lucrative Bonus Opportunity
• Hybrid or Remote Flexibility
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited PTO
• Excellent Insurance Benefits
• Growing firm founded by Partners from Big Law

Company & Equal Opportunity

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