Virtual Office Special Counsel (Remote – CA Barred)

Overview

A national management-side labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join its Virtual Office as Special Counsel. This primarily remote role offers the opportunity to practice sophisticated labor and employment law with a focus on employment defense litigation, supported by a strong internal team and without business development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation cases from administrative charges through trial
• Handle administrative charges before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Represent employers at hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials
• Supervise and mentor associates and review their work product
• Collaborate with partners and a virtual litigation team
• Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services to a diverse employer client base
• Occasionally travel locally for hearings, depositions, mediations, or trials

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum of 7 years of employment law and litigation experience
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Proven ability to independently manage a remote caseload
• Strong skills in deposition, motion practice, and client counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience
• Experience handling Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters
• Admission to the California Bar

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $167,500 – $205,000, depending on billable hour targets, experience, and qualifications
• Primarily remote work structure
• No business development requirements
• Full-cycle litigation practice
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

Location

Primarily remote with occasional local travel as needed for legal proceedings.