Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

The Senior Counsel will handle matters involving habitability claims, landlord tenant disputes, premises related issues, general negligence, personal injury, and other civil litigation. The role requires experience in landlord tenant litigation, habitability, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation.

What You Will Do

The Senior Counsel will independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials, and work as part of a team with all levels of experiences. They will cultivate relationships with clients, provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys, and develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an experienced California litigator who is proactive, forward thinking, responsive, and energized by the practice of law. They should have experience in insurance defense matters, time management systems, and proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700)