ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

An established labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced litigator for a flexible role based in Florida. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely with a focus on full-cycle employment litigation defense, primarily handling insured single and multi-plaintiff lawsuits and agency discrimination charges. The role features a lower billable hours target compared to full-time shareholder track attorneys and does not include administrative or client-development responsibilities typical of partner-track positions.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategies for employment litigation cases
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings
• Manage discovery activities, including motion practice
• Draft dispositive motions
• Supervise firm professionals
• Occasionally take or defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations, hearings, trials, or other in-person proceedings depending on jurisdiction
• Collaborate with dedicated client teams servicing large clients

Requirements

• Active and good standing license to practice law in Florida and the state of residence (if different)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant employment litigation experience, either in-house or at a law firm
• Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and strong dedication to client service
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and responsiveness due to remote work nature
• Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate effectively with attorneys, administrative staff, and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defending employers in employment litigation and discrimination charges
• Ability to participate in various stages of litigation including depositions and trial proceedings

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges vary by location and comply with applicable state and local wage transparency laws:
  • Colorado, New York, Washington, DC, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey: $180,000 - $198,000
  • California: $190,000 - $209,000
  • Maryland (Baltimore): $220,000 - $250,000
• Actual salary will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Training and development programs
  • Annual firm-wide attorney retreat
  • CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement
  • Competitive annual bonus programs
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care expenses
  • Employee assistance program
  • Back-up childcare program
  • Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Location

• This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in a state where the firm maintains a physical office

Additional Information

• The position is not on a shareholder/partner track
• Participation in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and access to learning resources are included
• Applications submitted via email will not be considered
• The application deadline is December 31, 2026

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the legal profession and workplace environments.