Direct Counsel is hiring a
Employment Special Counsel Attorney

Summary

The job is for an experienced attorney to join a top-ranked law firm and work exclusively on EPLI cases. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and remote work.

Requirements

• Active bar license in state of California
• A minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience
• JD degree from a top, ABA accredited law school
• Excellent writing skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting the initial factual investigation into class, collective, representative, and complex litigation matters by collecting and reviewing key documents
• Drafting answers, corporate disclosure, removal documents, initial disclosures, and additional legal documents in various jurisdictions
• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation matters, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes
• Preparing a full evaluation of the case based on the needs of the client and trial team, including an assessment of the client’s wage and hour and/or other employment policies, analysis of the claims at issue in the case, and the possible and likely defenses in the matter
• Acting as the liaison between teams to identify when additional team members are needed

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have experience with EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance) matters

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision
• 401(k) plan
• Family building
• Amply time off programs
• Generous paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter programs
• An employee referral bonus program