ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

This role is an opportunity in a California-based legal practice for an experienced litigator seeking increased flexibility while maintaining a full-cycle litigation practice. The position is designed to allow remote work without the administrative and client-development demands associated with a shareholder/partner track. The role focuses on efficient and effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys.

The attorney will work with dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the organization’s largest clients. The work primarily involves defending employers in employment litigation, including single- and multi-plaintiff lawsuits.

This position may be remote; however, the successful candidate must reside in a state where the organization has a physical office. The attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to extensive learning and development resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategy for employment litigation matters
• Perform legal research
• Draft pleadings
• Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice
• Draft dispositive motions
• Depending on jurisdiction and location, from time to time:
  • Take or defend depositions
  • Argue motions
  • Participate in mediation
  • Participate in trial or other aspects of a lawsuit requiring in-person presence

Requirements

• Must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California
• 2+ years of litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm
  • Prior employment law experience is not required
  • Strong general litigation backgrounds are welcome, including attorneys coming from insurance defense or criminal litigation backgrounds (both prosecution and defense), provided they have transferable litigation skills and 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defending employers in employment litigation (not required)

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range (by applicable location): $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

California offices (remote work available, provided the candidate resides in a state where the firm has a physical office).