Senior Litigation Counsel | Remote | CA

Above the Bar; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance plan

Remote or hybrid work options

Job summary

Above the Bar is seeking a Senior Counsel for its California litigation team. The role offers a fully remote or hybrid arrangement from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Orange County offices, with a low-volume active matters desk to focus on complex trial strategy and mentorship without sacrificing personal life.

The candidate should have 10+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, be actively in good standing with the California State Bar, and demonstrate independent management from

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense.
• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Proactive litigator who can run cases independently from discovery through trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation from discovery through trial.
• Mentor junior attorneys while maintaining a manageable caseload.
• Develop trial strategy and drive cases to successful resolutions.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar

Independent case management

Job description

I am partnering with a top tier international law firm to find a Senior Counsel for their California litigation team. If you are feeling burned out by the typical insurance defense grind, this is a rare opportunity to upgrade your platform. Unlike most firms where you are drowning in an overwhelming volume of files, this role specifically caps your desk at a highly manageable, low volume of active matters. This low volume allows you to actually practice law, focus on complex trial strategy, and effectively mentor junior attorneys without sacrificing your personal life.

You can work fully remote or hybrid out of the Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Orange County offices.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of litigation experience with a strong background in insurance defense.
• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of California
• A proactive litigator who can run cases independently from discovery through trial.

Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits

The firm offers a base salary between $230,000 and $250,000, in addition to a performance plan that provides opportunities to earn additional income every month.