Sr. Attorney / Of Counsel

Senior Attorney / Of Counsel - General Liability (Remote) A well-established national litigation firm is seeking a Senior/Counsel Litigation Attorney. This role is ideal for an attorney with significant experience handling complex civil defense matters, including general liability, transportation, personal injury, and high-exposure casualty claims. This is a remote opportunity and the candidate may be lcoated anywhere in CA. Base salary $210k + dependent on experience The position offers substantial autonomy, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to manage sophisticated litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution. Attorneys will work closely with corporate clients, insurance carriers, and in-house legal teams while collaborating with experienced litigators across multiple offices. Hybrid work arrangement available. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of defense litigation matters through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial. Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to client objectives and case-specific risks. Draft, review, and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other substantive legal filings. Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses. Oversee written discovery, including drafting responses, requests, and discovery-related motions. Appear in court for hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings. Provide clients with strategic legal guidance, risk assessments, and regular case updates. Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex and multi-jurisdictional matters. Support the professional development of junior attorneys and legal staff. Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and courtroom strategy. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in CA. Minimum of 8 years of civil defense litigation experience. Background handling matters involving personal injury, premises liability, transportation claims, trucking litigation, catastrophic injury, or related casualty defense work. Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills. Experience communicating directly with clients, claims professionals, and business stakeholders. Ability to independently manage a busy caseload while working effectively within a team environment. Trial experience is highly desirable; first-chair experience is a plus. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Opportunity Highlights Remote Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters. Significant courtroom and client-facing responsibility. Collaborative national platform with strong litigation resources. Clear path for continued professional growth and advancement. Base salary $210k + dependent on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Larson Maddox