Employment Attorney

Job Title: Employment Attorney – Special Counsel (Virtual Office)

Job Location: Dallas, TX (Remote with some local travel)

Job Overview:
A prominent national labor and employment law firm is seeking a skilled Employment Attorney with over 7 years of experience to join their team as Special Counsel. This role offers flexibility through a virtual office setting while providing the opportunity to manage a wide range of employment-related legal matters, including administrative charges, demand letters, and employment litigation. The position allows for collaboration with a team of legal professionals while focusing on high-quality legal work without business development pressures.

Duties:

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment-related matters, including administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation.
• Handle single-plaintiff litigation, and potentially assist with class action and PAGA cases.
• Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, overseeing case strategy, work product review, and guiding on legal issues.
• Conduct depositions, draft legal documents, and represent clients in hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding employment practices and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys to devise effective case strategies.
• Participate in administrative hearings and legal proceedings, with a focus on efficient, high-quality legal work.
• Travel as necessary for local hearings or client meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Strong background in handling employment-related legal matters, with a focus on administrative charges, demand letters, and employment litigation.
• Proven ability to manage cases independently and efficiently, while working remotely.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in a virtual environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in good standing (State Bar in at least one jurisdiction required).
• Preference for candidates with Bar admission in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation experience, particularly in employment law.
• Excellent communication, legal writing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters from start to finish.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team.
• Expertise in managing and mentoring junior attorneys and staff.

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX (Remote work with occasional local travel for hearings and meetings).

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.