Counsel – Labor & Employment (Remote)

Job Title: Counsel – Labor & Employment (Remote)

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Bar Requirement: Active California Bar admission required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $135,000 – $170,000 USD annually

About the Firm

A nationally recognized, management-side labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney (5+ years) to join as Counsel. The firm represents employers across a broad range of industries and is known for delivering high-quality legal work within a collaborative and professional environment.

This is a fully remote opportunity offering meaningful case responsibility, flexibility, and strong institutional support.

Position Overview

The Counsel will manage administrative charges, demand letters, and employment litigation matters on behalf of employer clients, including organizations covered by Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

The role emphasizes strategic case management and written advocacy, with limited in-person appearances for depositions, hearings, conferences, or trials as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters in federal and state courts
• Handle administrative charges before agencies (e.g., EEOC, state fair employment agencies)
• Draft and respond to demand letters and pre-litigation matters
• Conduct legal research, motion practice, and case strategy development
• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, and paralegals on case progression
• Provide strategic guidance to employer clients regarding risk mitigation and compliance
• Maintain effective case management in a fully remote environment

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing (required)
• 5+ years of employment law and litigation experience (required)
• Experience handling matters before administrative agencies
• Federal and state court litigation experience
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload remotely

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience
• Experience managing EPLI-covered employment matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $135,000 – $170,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit-sharing
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional benefits including critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Student loan refinancing options
• Dependent life and pet insurance

What This Role Offers

• High-quality legal work within a respected national firm
• Flexible billable expectations
• Strong work/life balance
• No business development requirement
• Fully remote work environmen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Bar Requirement: Active California Bar admission required - Do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Counsel – Labor & Employment: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote