Special Counsel Attorney - Remote
Employment Special Counsel (Fully Remote)
Work From Home | National EPLI Team | Full‑Time Litigation Role
Our client, a leading national labor & employment law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join their highly respected EPLI practice. This full‑time, fully remote role focuses exclusively on EPLI litigation and offers the ability to work with a sophisticated national client base alongside a talented, distributed team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier practice handling complex, high‑visibility EPLI matters while maintaining the flexibility of a work‑from‑home arrangement.
The Opportunity
You will independently manage EPLI litigation matters while collaborating with colleagues across the country. This role combines autonomy with strong firm infrastructure, advanced resources, and a supportive national team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage EPLI cases from intake through resolution
- Conduct depositions, discovery, mediations, motion practice, and trial prep
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic assessments
- Collaborate with a national team of seasoned employment litigators
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- 8+ years of employment litigation experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be licensed to practice law in your state of residence
- Ability to handle a significant EPLI caseload independently
Eligible Locations
Candidates must reside and be licensed in one of the following states:
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New York
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for attorneys who:
- Want a fully remote, long‑term litigation position
- Enjoy sophisticated, high‑volume employment litigation (EPLI focus)
- Thrive in a collaborative national team environment
- Value autonomy supported by strong firm resources
- Are looking for a stable role at a well‑established national firm
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000-$240,000 annually + eligibility for performance‑based bonuses
(Compensation varies based on geography, experience, and qualifications.)
Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance, generous PTO, parental leave, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k).
Why This Role Stands Out
- Fully work‑from‑home position
- Exclusive focus on EPLI litigation
- National practice group support and collaboration
- High‑visibility, sophisticated matters
- Strong, stable opportunity at a nationally recognized law firm
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