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Taylor Root

Attorney

Wausau, WI · On-site +1

$160K - $185K/yr

Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Taylor Root A well-established law firm in Texas and Oklahoma is seeking a fully-remote Mid-Senior level Attorney ...

SagePaths

REMOTE: Trial/Litigation Attorney

San Rafael, CA · On-site +1

$180K - $300K/yr

San Rafael, California (REMOTE flexibility considered) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: 180k-300k ... Direct mentorship from seasoned attorneys with extensive expertise. * Opportunity for solo ...

Remote - Referral Board

Remote's well-established Legal team is a group of friendly, talented, highly motivated lawyers ... This is a director-level role managing approximately 3-5 reports. Key priorities for this role ...

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How much do remote director attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote director attorney in the United States is $98,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Director Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Director Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor degree, active bar membership, and extensive legal experience in your area of practice. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), secure document management systems, and virtual collaboration platforms is essential. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills set top candidates apart. These abilities ensure effective legal oversight, compliance, and seamless team management in a remote environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote Director Attorneys in managing legal teams and projects from a distance?

Remote Director Attorneys often navigate challenges such as ensuring clear communication across time zones, maintaining team cohesion, and monitoring project progress without in-person oversight. Effective use of collaboration tools, regular virtual check-ins, and clear delegation of tasks are essential to keep legal projects on track. Building trust and fostering a strong team culture remotely requires proactive engagement and transparent leadership. Successfully overcoming these obstacles can lead to highly productive, flexible teams and greater work-life balance.

What is a Remote Director Attorney?

A Remote Director Attorney is a legal professional who oversees and manages legal teams, case strategies, or organizational legal operations from a remote location rather than working on-site. This role typically involves supervising attorneys, providing legal advice, ensuring compliance, and making high-level decisions regarding legal matters for a company or law firm. Remote Director Attorneys leverage technology to communicate, review documents, and collaborate with teams across different locations. This arrangement allows for greater flexibility while maintaining the responsibilities and influence of a director-level legal position.

What is the difference between Remote Director Attorney vs Remote Legal Counsel?

AspectRemote Director Attorney

Required CredentialsJurisdiction-specific law degree, bar admission, legal experience

Work EnvironmentLeading legal teams, strategic planning, policy development

Remote Director Attorneys typically hold senior legal leadership roles, overseeing legal departments and strategy. Remote Legal Counsels focus on providing legal advice within specific areas without managerial responsibilities. Both roles require legal credentials and often work remotely, but the Director Attorney has broader leadership duties compared to the more specialized Legal Counsel.

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Associate Attorney - Negotiator (Fully Remote)

Associate Attorney - Negotiator (Fully Remote)

Superior Executive And Legal Recruiting

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

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Job Summary

Associate Attorney (Remote | California Bar Required)

Superior Executive & Legal Recruiting's client, a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking motivated attorneys passionate about protecting workers’ rights in matters involving wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related employment claims.

Required Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license
  • Minimum 1 year of plaintiff’s employment law experience
  • Experience managing a high-volume pre-litigation docket
  • Skilled in negotiating with opposing counsel and securing favorable settlements

Required Experience

  • Handling direct negotiations with opposing counsel of all kinds regarding liability, damages, and legal exposure
  • Moving employment (or something similar) cases toward settlement before litigation or through active litigation
  • Drafting and discussing via phone with Opposing Counsel substantive employment law arguments and responses, not just settlement paperwork after resolution
  • Managing difficult client communication and expectation control throughout negotiations with Opposing Counsel
  • Evaluating factual disputes, employment records, witness issues, exposure analysis, and litigation risk in real time during negotiations
  • Pushing negotiations strategically to resolution rather than only documenting terms already agreed upon 

What We Offer

  • Compensation starting at $77,000+, commensurate with experience
  • Many attorneys earn $120,000+ including bonuses
  • Generous PTO
  • Fully remote work environment

All resumes will be kept strictly confidential