Legal Operations

Personal Injury Defense Senior Counsel

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Our client, a national law firm with multiple U.S. locations, seeks a Senior Counsel with at least five years of experience to focus on personal injury defense, particularly transportation claims and motor vehicle accidents. This is a non-partnership-track role offering the flexibility of working from a California office or virtually.

Responsibilities include managing civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong California state court experience, excellent academic credentials, superior interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while handling multiple projects.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome candidates with varied backgrounds. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

  • Minimum of five years of experience in civil litigation, with emphasis on personal injury defense.
  • Experience with transportation claims and motor vehicle accident cases.
  • California active bar license and residency in California.
  • Experience in California state court and civil procedure.
  • Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated record of working under pressure.
  • Exceptional judgment, project management, and communication skills.

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