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CaseSmart Counsel, Charges (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Licensed to practice law in their state of residence
  • Minimum of six years of employment law experience
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Defense of each administrative agency charge and attorney demand letter assigned to them from investigation through conclusion
  • Drafting position statements
  • Responding to agency requests for information
  • Representing clients in settlement negotiations and remote mediations

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • $140K – $175K / year
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication

About the company

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Direct Counsel

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Small startup
  • 2–10
Direct Counsel is a full-service provider of legal staffing, recruiting and specialized searches in the United States. Our expertise and knowledge of local markets gives us a distinct advantage in recruiting and retaining top legal talent available on a short-term or long-term basis, as well as permanent placements of all levels.

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Job description

 Direct Counsel has partnered with a top national firm seeking an attorney with a minimum of 6 years of employment law experience to join  CaseSmart as a CaseSmart Counsel, Charges attorney. 

Requirements:

  • Excellent academic credentials

  • Licensed to practice law in their state of residence

  • Familiarity and experience with administrative agency charges, preferably at both the federal and state levels on the management side.
  • A minimum of six years of employment law experience, including drafting persuasive position statements and representing clients at hearings and/or mediations.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
  Responsibilities:    CaseSmart utilizes data-driven technology and a specialized workflow process to provide superior service to our clients. Our attorneys are highly skilled in their fields and enjoy access to all the resources our firm can provide without the demands of a shareholder path position.

Attorneys are responsible for the defense of each administrative agency charge and attorney demand letter assigned to them from investigation through conclusion. This position involves frequent communication with clients and administrative agencies, and the defense of assigned charges may involve the following work:

  • Drafting position statements.
  • Responding to agency requests for information.
  • Representing clients in settlement negotiations and remote mediations.
CaseSmart Counsel are full-time, remote attorneys with a reduced billable hours requirement and with no obligation to engage in any business-related travel or any required business development. These positions are ideal for attorneys seeking interesting, challenging work that allows more flexibility than on-track roles.   Benefits:  The firm offers a competitive compensation package along with robust benefits for full-time and eligible part-time attorneys (50%+ schedule), including:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents

  • A strong 401(k) plan

  • Generous time-off programs

  • Mental health and wellness resources

  • Family-building and caregiving benefits

  • Paid parental leave

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Employee referral bonus opportunities

  • Compensation: $140,000–$175,000 annually + performance bonuses


Highlights: Fully remote; strategic case assessment and client advisory role.

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