Senior Counsel
Location
California
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$175K - $225K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Counsel
CMBG3 Law
• Draft original motions, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents in complex matters • Prepare and respond to written discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses exchanged with multiple parties • Develop and advance case defenses, litigation strategy, and trial themes with a high degree of autonomy • Analyze and apply state and federal case law, statutes, and regulatory authority to case facts in support of pre-trial motions and other submissions • Interview, prepare, and examine fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives for testimony in litigation or before regulatory bodies • Take and defend lay, expert, and corporate representative depositions • Argue motions and appear in court as appropriate • Draft pre-trial reports, case evaluations, and perform exposure and risk analysis • Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and court-mandated proceedings • Develop comprehensive strategies for case resolution and approach legal issues with creativity, sound judgment, and efficiency • Negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and opposing counsel • Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional oral and written communication • Participate in networking and business development activities to support client relationships and firm growth
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 7–10 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; admission in Massachusetts or Rhode Island preferred
- Substantial litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental law, commercial litigation, product liability, construction litigation, insurance defense, business litigation, or other complex risk management matters
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior attorneys and support staff
- Strong people-management skills, including experience delegating work, managing workloads, and providing constructive feedback
- Proven client service orientation with experience managing client relationships
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred
- Professional, courteous demeanor and commitment to high ethical standards.
Benefits
- comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- paid time off and holidays
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