Virtual Office Special Counsel Attorney

Overview

A well-established labor and employment law firm is seeking experienced employment attorneys with over seven years of practice to join as Special Counsel in a mostly remote Virtual Office role.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation for a diverse client base, including those with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
• Manage employment matters directly and supervise other attorneys.
• Develop case strategies, draft and review legal documents.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and shared secretarial support within the Virtual Office.
• Focus primarily on administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation, with potential involvement in class actions, PAGA cases, and other labor and employment law matters.
• Some local travel may be required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• More than seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing in a law firm environment.
• Experience with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters.
• Bar admission in California.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $167,500 - $205,000, determined by billable hours target, experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Additional Information

• This role emphasizes efficient, high-quality legal work with increased flexibility.
• No business development pressure; focus is on legal services without additional non-billable hour demands.
• The position supports a full-cycle litigation practice in a dynamic and supportive legal environment.