Remote Labor and Employment Attorney
A nationally recognized management-side employment law practice is seeking a Labor & Employment Counsel to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated employment litigation while maintaining the flexibility of a fully remote practice.
The firm represents employers ranging from middle-market businesses to nationally recognized organizations and provides a unique blend of complex litigation, EPLI defense, and day-to-day employment counseling. Attorneys enjoy meaningful client interaction, significant autonomy, and the support of a highly collaborative national team.
If you're looking for a role that offers engaging work, direct client relationships, and a sustainable work-life balance without sacrificing the quality of your practice, this opportunity is worth exploring.
Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Responsibilities:
- Defend employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, and leave-related claims
- Manage Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters from inception through resolution, including direct interaction with carriers and insured clients
- Handle administrative charges and proceedings before the EEOC, DOL, and other federal, state, and local agencies
- Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, coordinate discovery, and develop litigation strategy
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support mediation, arbitration, and trial efforts
- Partner directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented employment advice and risk mitigation strategies
- Serve as a trusted advisor to employers navigating complex workplace issues
Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 6+ years of management-side labor and employment experience
- Strong background handling employment litigation in state and federal courts
- Experience managing EPLI matters and working with insurance carriers
- Familiarity with EEOC charges, agency investigations, and administrative proceedings
- Excellent legal writing, advocacy, and client counseling skills
- Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Employment counseling experience is highly preferred
Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Benefits:
- 100% remote platform with no relocation required
- Sophisticated employer-side practice with national clients
- High level of autonomy and direct client contact
- Diverse blend of litigation, EPLI, and counseling work
- Strong mentorship and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Work-life balance rarely found in traditional labor & employment practices
This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney seeking high-quality labor and employment work, a strong national platform, and the flexibility to practice from anywhere while continuing to grow their career.
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