ClientTeam Counsel

Overview

This role is available in the organization’s California offices for an experienced litigator seeking increased flexibility while maintaining a full-cycle litigation practice. The position is highly flexible and may be worked remotely without the administrative and client-development demands associated with a shareholder/partner track. The role focuses on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys.

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

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm 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
• From time to time (depending on jurisdiction and location), take or defend depositions
• From time to time, argue motions
• Participate in mediation, trial, or other in-person aspects of lawsuits as required

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 (prosecution and defense), provided skills are transferable and there is interest in employment litigation
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Dedication to client service
• High level of self-motivation and accountability for work product due to the remote nature of the role
• Responsiveness
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $145,000 to $200,000
  • This range is listed for Colorado, New York State, California, Washington, DC, and Maryland/Baltimore positions.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
• Application deadline for this position: December 31, 2026
• This position qualifies for the benefits below (benefit details not included in the provided description).

Location

• California offices
• Remote work permitted, provided the successful candidate resides in a state where the firm has a physical office

Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable local fair chance requirements.

Notes

• The organization is not working with outside recruiters for this position.
• If selected, participation will include inclusion in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat, even though office attendance is not required.