Senior Associate or Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense
Senior Associate / Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense - California
A leading global litigation and insurance defense firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with 5+ years of strong litigation experience to join its Trial & Defense team in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Irvine. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high‑exposure litigation matters within a highly respected international platform. The firm offers a collaborative environment, hybrid work flexibility, and extensive global resources to support attorney development.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury matters.
- Collaborate with the firm's Aviation practice group on specialized litigation.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 10-20 matters with increasing autonomy.
- Draft and respond to discovery, conduct legal research, and prepare pleadings and motions.
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Report directly to clients and support trial preparation and trial strategy.
Key Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with solid academic credentials.
- Admission to the California Bar.
- 5+ years of litigation experience, ideally in general liability, product liability, or insurance defense.
- Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage complex cases efficiently while maintaining a client‑service mindset.
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive compensation: Base salary ranging from $200,000 to $260,000, depending on experience and skills.
- Hybrid work flexibility across Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Irvine.
- Robust benefits package: Flexible PTO, wellness benefits, mentorship programs, global training, and fully paid six‑month parental leave.
- Monthly and annual performance‑based bonuses, with the ability to earn up to $2,000 per month.
- Career growth opportunities: Access to the firm's Global Mobility Program and structured professional development resources.
- Supportive work environment: International platform, collaborative teams, and strong administrative support.
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