Counsel - Labor & Employment Attorney
Ready to practice employment law on your terms?
If you're an experienced attorney looking for flexibility, meaningful work, and a break from relentless billable pressure, this role could be the perfect fit. Join a progressive, fully remote legal team where your expertise matters - without the burden of business development or sky-high hour requirements.
What We're Looking For:
We're hiring Counsel or Special Counsel with 7+ years of employment law experience to manage a varied caseload that includes administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation. You'll also have opportunities to mentor junior attorneys, craft litigation strategies, and represent clients in hearings and trials - all from wherever you work best.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- True flexibility: Work remotely while staying connected to a collaborative, nationwide team.
- Manageable hours: Set a billable target between 1,500-1,850 hours - a rare balance of challenge and sustainability.
- Focus on law, not sales: No pressure to generate business; your time goes toward client work.
- Autonomy with backup: Lead your matters independently while leveraging strong paralegal and partner support.
- Engaging variety: Handle EPLI matters, single-plaintiff litigation, and occasionally class actions or PAGA cases.
What You Bring:
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- 7+ years of employment litigation experience
- Active Bar license in your state
- Ability to thrive in a remote environment
- Bonus: EPLI experience or prior law firm background
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $200,000-$250,000, based on experience and billable target
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit-sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, plus optional perks like pet insurance and student loan refinancing
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