Virtual Office Special Counsel Attorney

Fisher Phillips; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with profit-sharing

Life and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Virtual Office Special Counsel Attorney with over seven years of employment law experience. Responsibilities include handling administrative charges, supervising litigation, and collaborating with a legal team. The position offers a competitive salary range of $185,000 - $200,000 and emphasizes high-quality work in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Must have more than seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Active bar membership in good standing required.
• Preferred: bar admission in California and experience with EPLI matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative charges and employment litigation for various clients.
• Supervise and collaborate with a team of attorneys.
• Develop case strategies and represent clients at hearings.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Virtual Office Special Counsel Attorney role at Fisher Phillips.

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).
• Work directly on employment matters and supervise others, including developing case strategies, drafting and reviewing work product, conducting depositions, and representing clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Collaborate with partners and a team of attorneys, with the support of paralegals and a shared secretarial pool within the Virtual Office.
• Focus on efficient, high-quality legal work in a remote setting, with potential involvement in class actions and PAGA cases, in addition to other labor and employment law matters.
• Travel may be required (mostly local).
• Operate in a full-cycle litigation practice, with no business development pressure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• More than seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Preferred: experience in a law firm and experience with EPLI matters; 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, and 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, apply to Fisher Phillips and join a forward-thinking practice that values your expertise and supports your professional journey.