Overview
Attorney – Chief Counsel for Administration Jobs in Lexington, SC at State of South Carolina
Part-Time Court Appearance Attorney (NY & NJ)
Position: Part-Time Court Appearance Attorney
Location: New York & New Jersey (Hybrid – In-Person & Virtual)
Compensation: $150–$275 per appearance (state/federal) + travel reimbursement
Estimated Annual Earnings: $40,000–$90,000, depending on volume of appearances
Commitment: Part-Time/Contract
Elhag & Associates, PC, a plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking a Part-Time Court Appearance Attorney to handle all state and federal court appearances in New York and New Jersey (excluding trials). This role offers steady court work, flexibility, and the opportunity to build experience in employment litigation.
Responsibilities:
Represent the firm in New York and New Jersey state courts (Supreme, Civil, and Superior Courts).
Appear in Federal Courts: SDNY, EDNY, and District of New Jersey for case management conferences, motion hearings, and settlement discussions.
Conduct status conferences, pre-motion hearings, and discovery conferences (both in-person and virtual).
Maintain an active Notice of Appearance with the firm for federal court matters.
Work with the litigation team to ensure seamless court coverage and case updates.
Compensation & Perks:
✅ State Court Appearances: $150–$225 per appearance
✅ Federal Court Appearances: $200–$275 per appearance
✅ Motion Arguments (Federal & Complex State Matters): $250–$350 per appearance
✅ Travel Expenses Covered (mileage, tolls, public transit)
✅ Opportunity for increased earnings as case volume grows
✅ Flexible schedule – ideal for attorneys seeking part-time work
Estimated Annual Earnings: $40,000–$90,000, depending on availability and number of appearances handled.
Qualifications:
Licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey (Federal admissions in SDNY, EDNY, and District of NJ required).
At least 2 years of litigation experience (employment law experience a plus but not required).
Strong oral advocacy skills and ability to handle a busy docket.
Ability to attend both in-person and virtual court appearances as needed.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and short cover letter detailing their court experience, bar admissions (NY/NJ), and availability. Please include your preferred per-appearance rate if different from the listed range.
We look forward to working with a dedicated appearance attorney to support our growing employment litigation practice!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 2 – 10 per week
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Harrison, NY 10604
Title: Attorney – Chief Counsel for Administration
Company: State of South Carolina
Location: Lexington, SC