Employment Law Counsel

Virtual Office Special Counsel (Remote)

• Overview
• National management-side labor and employment law practice seeks experienced employment attorneys to join its Virtual Office as Special Counsel.
• Mostly remote role designed for senior-level practitioners who want a full-cycle litigation practice with added flexibility.
• Key Responsibilities
• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation matters.
• Manage matters for a wide range of clients, including those with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
• Develop case strategies and oversee matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, position statements, and other legal work product.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and collaborate with paralegals and shared administrative support.
• Primary focus on administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation.
• Potential involvement in class actions, PAGA matters, and other labor and employment law issues.
• Limited travel required, primarily local.
• Practice Structure
• Collaborative environment working closely with partners and a team of attorneys.
• Dedicated paralegal support and shared secretarial resources.
• Emphasis on efficiency, high-quality legal work, and consistent client service.
• Qualifications
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Strong ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Preferred Experience
• Prior law firm practice.
• Experience handling EPLI-covered matters.
• Admission to the California bar.
• Role Highlights
• No business development or client origination requirements.
• Opportunity to maintain a robust litigation practice without non-billable hour pressure.
• Flexible, mostly remote work arrangement within a national platform.
• Inclusive and supportive professional environment focused on attorney success.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary range based on billable hours target, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement plan with profit-sharing, life and disability coverage, and optional supplemental benefits.