Practice Areas: General Liability, Personal Injury, Transportation, Catastrophic Injury
Position Summary:
Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Counsel to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury law, with a proven track record of success in trial litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
Trial Advocacy: Lead and manage all aspects of complex litigation cases, from pre-trial preparation through trial and post-trial motions, focusing on general liability, personal injury, transportation, and catastrophic injury claims.
Case Strategy & Development: Evaluate, strategize, and manage large and complex cases, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients. This includes collaborating with clients to determine their goals and providing clear guidance on legal options.
Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates, and expert legal advice, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the course of litigation.
Negotiation & Settlement: Lead settlement negotiations, ensuring clients receive fair compensation. Develop and execute strategies to resolve cases efficiently, including leveraging alternative dispute resolution techniques when appropriate.
Mentorship & Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, sharing your knowledge and experience to strengthen the team's overall performance.
Litigation Support & Documentation: Oversee the preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents. Manage expert witnesses and other resources critical to case success.
Qualifications:
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
License: An active license is required to practice law in California.
7+ years of litigation experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury cases.