Remote Labor and Employment Counsel
REMOTE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL
We are seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join a national employment law team in a full‑time, fully remote capacity. This position is ideal for attorneys with management‑side experience who want to work on a broad range of labor and employment matters while enjoying reduced billable expectations and long‑term work‑life balance-without sacrificing sophisticated, meaningful legal work.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation and counseling matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave issues, and employment‑related disputes.
- Defend employers in administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and litigation at the federal and state levels.
- Draft high‑quality legal pleadings, motions, position statements, and other written advocacy.
- Manage all phases of cases, including early case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement strategy.
- Advise clients on employment law compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding case strategy and status.
- Independently manage a caseload while collaborating with a national team in a structured, remote environment.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active license and in good standing in the attorney's state of residence.
- Minimum of 6 years of labor and employment experience, including management‑side representation.
- Experience with employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and employment counseling.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high‑quality work product.
Why Join This Role?
- 100% remote - work from anywhere in the United States.
- Reduced billable hours requirement (approximately 1,500-1,850 hours) compared to traditional law firm roles.
- No business development expectations or travel requirements.
- Competitive salary with eligibility for performance‑based bonuses.
- Access to sophisticated legal work, established workflows, and advanced technology.
- Long‑term, non‑partnership‑track role designed for attorneys seeking stability, flexibility, and sustainable practice growth.
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