Senior Counsel (Law & Motion)

We're looking for a seasoned legal writer and strategist to join our team and help drive the future of defense litigation.

- Strategic Litigation at the Highest Level - Work on high-stakes motions and appeals that influence precedent, shape trial outcomes, and drive national conversations in insurance defense.

- Elevate Your Expertise - Access mentoring, leadership opportunities, and ongoing legal training to sharpen your skills and grow your career.

- Long-Term Stability, National Impact - Be part of a rapidly expanding, financially strong law firm with the resources to support complex litigation.

- Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Culture - Join a firm that values diverse perspectives, equity in leadership, and a collaborative team-first mindset.

- Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and motions to dismiss

- Handle appellate matters from start to finish-including research, briefing, and oral argument-in state and federal courts

- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to develop creative, cutting-edge defense strategies

- Collaborate with trial teams to ensure legal positioning is strong at every stage of litigation

- Monitor emerging case law and legal trends to influence the development of insurance defense precedent

You are a persuasive legal writer, deep thinker, and litigation strategist with at least eight years of experience in law & motion and appellate practice. You bring a mastery of procedural and substantive law, especially within insurance defense and complex civil litigation. You thrive on high-stakes work, have a proven track record of winning dispositive motions and appeals, and are passionate about influencing legal outcomes through precision and clarity.

You're ready to help shape the law-one motion at a time.

- Law & Motion Practice: Prepare, draft, and argue a variety of motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgments, and other pre-trial and post-trial motions

- Appellate Briefs and Oral Arguments: Manage appellate cases from inception to resolution, including designating the record, drafting appellate briefs, preparing petitions, and presenting oral arguments when necessary

- Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research on relevant case law, statutes, and procedural rules to support motion practice and appellate work

- Case Analysis and Strategy: Collaborate with the litigation team to develop case strategies, identify key legal arguments, and prepare oppositions to motions filed by opposing counsel

- Collaboration with Clients and Colleagues: Work closely with colleagues to provide status updates, discuss case developments, and make recommendations based on legal findings

- Maintain Deadlines and Case Management: Ensure all court and case deadlines are met by effectively managing case files, schedules, and electronic records

- Active license to practice law in California, with eligibility to practice in federal courts preferred

- 3-5+ years of experience in insurance defense, law and motion, or appellate practice

- Proven success in drafting and arguing motions, particularly dispositive motions

- Demonstrated experience managing appellate cases, including brief writing and oral arguments

- Strong legal research skills and proficiency with platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis

- Exceptional writing skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively with team members

- Previous experience working in insurance defense or a related field

- The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 - 200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

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