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Senior Counsel – Litigation (Los Angeles) Our client is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator and strong legal writer who is highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable managing matters independently.The successful candidate will play a hands‑on role across all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial, while maintaining a strong client‑facing presence. This position also includes mentoring and supervising junior team members.Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 10–20 active mattersInvestigate claims and develop strategic case‑handling approachesDraft and respond to written discoveryReview and analyze documents for productionConduct legal research using WestlawTake and defend depositionsDraft pleadings and motions and argue motions in courtAttend hearings and court appearancesDraft pre‑trial and trial materialsPrepare cases for mediation and trial and actively participate in bothProvide clear, timely, and effective reporting to clientsManage and supervise associates and paralegalsEssential Skills & Experience Admission to the California Bar (required)Extensive experience handling all aspects of litigationExceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skillsStrong oral advocacy and courtroom presenceExcellent interpersonal and leadership skillsProven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlinesAbility to quickly identify, assess, and resolve legal issuesWhy Join Our Client? Our client is committed to supporting professional growth while offering flexibility, competitive compensation, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace. Highlights include:Hybrid work model with flexibility between remote and in‑office workFlexible paid time off, with attorneys trusted to manage time off responsiblyPerformance‑based compensation, including annual and monthly bonus opportunitiesStudent loan repayment assistance for eligible attorneysReferral bonuses for successful candidate introductionsStrong mentorship and career development, including access to global training resourcesEngaging firm culture, with social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional development opportunitiesWellbeing benefits, including an annual wellness stipend and a dedicated wellbeing dayInclusive parental leave, offering fully paid leave for all parentsGlobal mobility opportunities, including participation in client‑facing and international initiativesRetirement benefits starting on day one and fully vestedCompensation The base salary range for this position is $210,000 – $250,000, depending on a variety of factors including experience, training, skill set, and business needs. Compensation decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis and typically do not start at the top of the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Counsel – Litigation (Los Angeles) Our client is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Los Angeles office. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator and strong legal writer who is highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable managing matters independently.The successful candidate will play a hands‑on role across all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial, while maintaining a strong client‑facing presence. This position also includes mentoring and supervising junior team members.Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 10–20 active mattersInvestigate claims and develop strategic case‑handling approachesDraft and respond to written discoveryReview and analyze documents for productionConduct legal research using WestlawTake and defend depositionsDraft pleadings and motions and argue motions in courtAttend hearings and court appearancesDraft pre‑trial and trial materialsPrepare cases for mediation and trial and actively participate in bothProvide clear, timely, and effective reporting to clientsManage and supervise associates and paralegalsEssential Skills & Experience Admission to the California Bar (required)Extensive experience handling all aspects of litigationExceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skillsStrong oral advocacy and courtroom presenceExcellent interpersonal and leadership skillsProven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlinesAbility to quickly identify, assess, and resolve legal issuesWhy Join Our Client? Our client is committed to supporting professional growth while offering flexibility, competitive compensation, and a collaborative, inclusive workplace. Highlights include:Hybrid work model with flexibility between remote and in‑office workFlexible paid time off, with attorneys trusted to manage time off responsiblyPerformance‑based compensation, including annual and monthly bonus opportunitiesStudent loan repayment assistance for eligible attorneysReferral bonuses for successful candidate introductionsStrong mentorship and career development, including access to global training resourcesEngaging firm culture, with social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional development opportunitiesWellbeing benefits, including an annual wellness stipend and a dedicated wellbeing dayInclusive parental leave, offering fully paid leave for all parentsGlobal mobility opportunities, including participation in client‑facing and international initiativesRetirement benefits starting on day one and fully vestedCompensation The base salary range for this position is $210,000 – $250,000, depending on a variety of factors including experience, training, skill set, and business needs. Compensation decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis and typically do not start at the top of the range.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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