ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

This role is available in the organization’s California offices and offers a highly flexible arrangement. It supports remote work without the administrative and client-development demands typically associated with a shareholder/partner track. The position focuses on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys.

Responsibilities

Working with dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, the attorney will defend employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits. Core responsibilities include:

• Developing defense strategy
• Performing legal research
• Drafting pleadings
• Managing discovery-related activities, including motion practice
• Drafting dispositive motions
• Taking or defending depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation, trial, or other in-person proceedings when required by jurisdiction and location

While office work is not required, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to the organization’s learning and development resources.

Requirements

• Must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.
• Must have 2+ years of litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm.
  • Prior employment law experience is not required.
  • Strong general litigation experience is acceptable, including attorneys coming from insurance defense or criminal litigation backgrounds (prosecution and defense), provided skills are transferable and there is an interest in employment litigation.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task
• Dedication to client service
• Due to the remote nature of the position: high self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness
• Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in employment litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range (Colorado): $145,000 to $200,000
• Expected salary range (New York State): $145,000 to $200,000
• Expected salary range (California): $145,000 to $200,000
• Expected salary range (Washington): $145,000 to $200,000
• Expected salary range (DC): $145,000 to $200,000
• Expected salary range (Maryland/Baltimore): $145,000 to $200,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
• This position qualifies for the benefits below.
• Application deadline: December 31, 2026

Location

This role may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with criminal histories, including arrest and conviction records, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable local fair chance ordinances.