ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

This role involves a highly flexible, full-cycle litigation practice focused on defending employers in employment litigation. Work will be performed remotely without the administrative and client-development demands associated with a shareholder/partner track position.

The attorney will work with dedicated client team(s) supporting one of the firm’s largest clients, with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys.

This position may be remote; however, the successful candidate must reside in a state where the organization has a physical office.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategy for employment litigation matters
• Perform legal research
• Draft pleadings
• Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice
• Draft dispositive motions
• Take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial, or other in-person proceedings as needed, depending on jurisdiction and location

Requirements

• Must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California
• 2+ years of litigation experience (in-house or for a law firm)
  • Prior employment law experience is not required
  • Strong general litigation backgrounds are welcome, including attorneys from insurance defense or criminal litigation (prosecution and defense), provided litigation skills are transferable and there is an interest in employment litigation
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Dedication to client service
• Due to the remote nature of the position:
  • High level of self-motivation
  • Accountability for work product
  • Responsiveness
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in employment litigation and ability to leverage transferable litigation experience into employment defense work

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range (as required by applicable law):

• Colorado: $145,000 to $200,000
• New York: $145,000 to $200,000
• California (Senate Bill 1162): $145,000 to $200,000
• Washington: $145,000 to $200,000
• District of Columbia: $145,000 to $200,000
• 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. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Location

California offices (remote work permitted). Candidate must reside in a state where the organization has a physical office.

Additional Information

• This role is not handled by outside recruiters.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable local fair-chance requirements.
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.