Litigation Counsel

Scale LLP; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale LLP, a modern fully distributed law firm, seeks a midlevel attorney to join our growing litigation practice. We offer freedom to shape and grow your practice, own your career path, and manage direct client relationships without Big Law overhead. Work from anywhere with guaranteed hours and a national team of experienced litigators.

You will collaborate with two partners on complex matters, handling multi‑jurisdictional disputes and taking ownership from Day One.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Trial experience.
• In good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Comfortable with multi‑jurisdictional litigation and cross‑border matters beyond breach of contract.
• Experience litigating in federal courts.

Responsibilities

Skills

Complex litigation

Trial experience

Federal courts

Multi‑jurisdictional

Client communication

Job description

Scale LLP, a modern, fully distributed law firm, is seeking a midlevel attorney to join our growinglitigation practice. Our firm is built for high-performing attorneys who want the freedom to shape and grow their practices, own their career path, and manage direct client relationships without the bureaucracy and overhead of traditional Big Law.

Who We Are:

Founded by former tech GCs, Scale was created to rethink the traditional law firm model - removing inefficiency and outdated economics while preserving what matters most: exceptional legal work, sophisticated clients, and professional credibility. Our mission? Build the best remote law firm in the country. Scale provides attorneys with a modern practice model that aligns ownership, autonomy, and economics with the value attorneys create for their clients. Scale's attorneys work for a variety of clients across Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation practice groups. Originally founded to support innovative startups, Scale has evolved into a trusted partner for clients at every stage - from emerging ventures to mature enterprises and public companies.

The Pitch:

If you're an experienced litigator looking for meaningful work, greater autonomy, and the stability of guaranteed hours, this Counsel opportunity offers the chance to build your practice while working alongside two highly respected Partners on complex matters.

• Gain key experience working directly with two partners.
• Build the skills that set top attorneys apart.
• If you're looking to run your own practice one day, this is your chance to learn how, while taking on immediate client-facing responsibilities.
• And the best part? Work from anywhere.
• Control of your career path, advancement and practice direction

Who We're Seeking

We're looking for an experienced litigation attorney (7-10 years) with a strong background in complex commercial litigation who is eager to take on sophisticated work as part of a collaborative national litigation team.

This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and takes ownership of their work. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes alongside experienced litigators while receiving meaningful responsibility from Day One.

You absolutely:

• Have 7-10 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Have trial experience.
• Are in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Are comfortable with multi-jurisdictional litigation, cross-border matters beyond just breach of contract.
• Demonstrate some experience litigating in federal courts.
• Can independently manage significant portions of a case, including drafting dispositive motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and supporting trial, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Produce thoughtful, concise, and high-quality work product with strong attention to detail.
• Exercise sound judgment and proactively identify issues and solutions without requiring close supervision.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, providing timely updates and practical recommendations.
• Are highly responsive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple active matters simultaneously.
• Enjoy collaborating with a national team on sophisticated business disputes involving a wide range of industries.
• Are at your best professionally when trying new things - not just a copy-and-paste attorney.

Ideally, you'd also:

• Possess a background in business, finance, or other commercially focused disciplines.
• Be located in the Central or Eastern Standard time zone.

How We Work:

Scale attorneys operate within a transparent, collections-based compensation model intentionally designed to align compensation with ownership and responsibility. Economics are linear and predictable, allowing attorneys to clearly see the connection between the work they do for clients and the value they create. The model is designed to support sustainable, high-quality practices - without opaque formulas, partnership taxes, or unnecessary politics.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

At Scale LLP, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. We strive to create an organization where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring Scale is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed.

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