ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

This role is a highly flexible litigation position in the company’s California offices, supporting employer-side employment litigation. The position allows remote work without the administrative and client-development demands associated with a shareholder/partner track.

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

While remote, the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office. The attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat.

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, may:
  • Take or defend depositions
  • Argue motions
  • Participate in mediation, trial, or other lawsuit proceedings 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, and responsiveness
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range (Colorado, New York State, California, Washington, DC, and Maryland/Baltimore positions): between $145,000 and $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 role)
• Successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office