Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Irvine (Hybrid)
Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense (Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Francisco) - Hybrid
A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel with significant litigation experience to join its California Trial & Defense practice in Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters involving general liability, product liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and aviation-related claims. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, global platform, flexible work arrangements, and commitment to attorney development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Draft and respond to discovery requests and other substantive litigation filings.
- Attend hearings and argue motions in state and federal court.
- Prepare cases for mediation, trial, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- Maintain direct communication with clients and provide strategic case updates.
Key Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Admission to the California Bar.
- Extensive experience handling civil litigation matters.
- Experience taking and defending depositions and managing all phases of discovery.
- Strong motion practice, legal research, and legal writing skills.
- Excellent oral advocacy and courtroom experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlines.
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive compensation: Base salaries ranging from $200,000 to $280,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid work flexibility with a balance of remote and in-office work.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities, including monthly bonus potential.
- Flexible paid time off policy.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Supportive culture: Strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Wellness benefits and annual wellness reimbursement.
- Inclusive parental leave with six months of fully paid leave.
- Opportunity to work with a global firm spanning nearly 70 offices worldwide.
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