Labor & Employment Counsel – Remote – Full or Reduced Schedule Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Houston, TX (Job ID 1182-Houston, TX 77002 )

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Seyfarth Shaw is seeking an Employment Counsel to join our Labor & Employment Group. This Counsel role is available on either a full or reduced schedule, is a salaried position designed to be flexible on location, and is a fully “remote” position with access to any of our local offices as needed. This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for experienced lawyers who do not seek to be a partner or in a partner-track position, but who want to continue to do sophisticated legal work with direct client involvement.  Candidates willing to commit to at least 1650 billable hours per year preferred.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As Counsel, candidates must be very comfortable handling a single-plaintiff employment arbitrations from start to finish with minimal oversight. In this role, Counsel will routinely interface directly with clients and Firm partners, as well as provide litigation (arbitration) recommendations and develop defense strategy.

A Counsel will be primarily dedicated to a single client portfolio of employment work, handling arbitrations on a nationwide basis.  You will become immersed in the business needs this client, and will be able to develop a deep knowledge of this client's preferences. As most work will be able to be handled virtually, the Counsel will be responsible for handling this client's work in a variety of states and jurisdictions, in addition to working directly with the relevant relationship partners to foster a stronger client relationship.

YOU HAVE:

• 8+ years of increasingly responsible employment law experience, preferably on the defense side.  Deposition experience (taking and defending) and confidence handling expert discovery are required.
• Experience handling single plaintiff employment matters (litigation or arbitration) from initial stages through dispositive motion required. Familiarity with handling arbitration preparation and the arbitration hearing itself strongly preferred.
• Top law firm experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Stellar analytical skills; and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be licensed in the state where you reside.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, including continued hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners and senior counsel.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $200,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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