The Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands program using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Urban Wildlands program works to protect wildlife and habitats vulnerable to unsustainable development while advocating for healthy and climate resilient communities. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns.
Locations (3)
Sacramento, California, United States
Bay Area, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States
Compensation
Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000
Responsibilities
Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations in local, regional, and statewide coalitions to proactively protect vulnerable ecosystems while also opposing destructive and polluting projects
Liberty Mutual is seeking a skilled and proactive Attorney to independently manage moderately complex civil litigation matters.
Compensation
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Responsibilities
Independently manage all phases of litigation involving claims of moderate to heavy value (up to approximately $50,000 exposure)
Conduct comprehensive legal research, draft precise pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
Lead settlement negotiations and participate in hearings, trials, and mediations to achieve optimal case outcomes
Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel in all aspects of case handling through trial
Develop, implement, and continuously refine advanced legal strategies for discovery, investigation, and trial preparation
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school
Senior Counsel to join a specialized Complex Trial Team defending sensitive and high-exposure civil litigation matters, including sexual assault and institutional liability.
Compensation
The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Pay Range
$160,000—$200,000 USD
Responsibilities
Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Senior Counsel with 8+ years of insurance defense experience to lead sophisticated litigation, manage cases, and mentor attorneys in Los Angeles.
Compensation
The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Responsibilities
Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Seasoned litigator with a defense mindset, respected by clients and colleagues for strategic thinking, courtroom presence, and ethical leadership, focused on complex insurance defense cases.
Compensation
The base salary for this position ranges from $150,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Pay Range
$150,000—$200,000 USD
Responsibilities
Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Requirements
JD from an ABA approved school
Nice to have: Excess insurance space
Nice to have: Commercial litigation
Nice to have: First-chair or second-chair trial experience
Senior Counsel to handle high-exposure, complex litigation for top insurers and sophisticated clients across the country, focusing on insurance defense.
Compensation
The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
Pay Range
$160,000—$190,000 USD
Responsibilities
Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
Routine communications with clients
Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
Requirements
JD from an ABA approved school
Nice to have: Insurance defense matters experience
Defend lawsuits filed in Pennsylvania courts and other first party insurance defense as part of GEICO Staff Counsel.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$104,550.00 - $162,975.00
Responsibilities
Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing
Requirements
Juris Doctor
Nice to have: insurance defense-related litigation experience
Identify, develop, and litigate cases in state and federal court targeted at private land development, road construction, species conservation, climate change and water supply
Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules and environmental review documents
Advocate for conservation policies, including through oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications
Track relevant land use legislation and regulation at the state, regional and local level
Requirements
Law school graduate admitted to California state bar
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