Nationwide - Virtual Office Counsel (Remote)

Fisher & Phillips LLP; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 158.000 - 172.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading labor and employment law firm in Germany seeks a Special Counsel with over seven years of experience in employment law to join their Virtual Office. The role focuses on handling employment litigation, supervising a team, and providing high-quality legal services without business development pressure. Competitive salary range of $185,000 - $200,000 and comprehensive benefits included.

Leistungen

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and paid parental leave

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Optional benefits like pet insurance and critical care

Qualifikationen

• More than seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Active bar membership in good standing.

Aufgaben

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation.
• Supervise others and develop case strategies.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings and trials.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in handling employment law matters

Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Ausbildung

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Fisher Phillips, one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for employment attorneys with over seven years of experience to join our team as Special Counsel in our Virtual Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation for a variety of firm clients, including those with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
• Supervise others, including developing case strategies, drafting and reviewing work product, conducting depositions, and representing clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Travel may be required (mostly local).
• Primary focus on administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation, with potential involvement in class actions and PAGA cases, as well as other labor and employment law matters.
• Collaborate with partners and a team of attorneys, benefiting from the support of paralegals and a shared secretarial pool within our Virtual Office.

Focus and Work Environment

This role emphasizes efficient, high-quality legal work and increased flexibility in a full-cycle litigation practice. It comes with no business development pressure, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional legal services without additional non-billable hour demands. Our firm aims to create an empowering and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Expertise in handling employment law matters and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• More than seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Active bar membership in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing in a law firm.
• Experience with matters covered by EPLI.
• Bar admission in California.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing.
• Life insurance, long-term disability coverage, employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $185,000 - $200,000, with actual base pay determined by factors such as the selected billable hours target, experience, skills, and qualifications.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic and supportive legal environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Fisher Phillips and be a part of a forward-thinking legal practice that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.