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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).

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306