Security Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: NoFull-TimeBenefits: FullRelocation Assistance Available: NoCommission Compensation: NoBonus Eligible: YesOvertime Eligible: NoInterview Travel Reimbursed: NoSeniority Level: Mid-SeniorManagement Experience Required: NoMinimum Education: Juris DoctorWillingness to Travel: OccasionallyIdeal Candidate:Candidates (barred in California, Arizona, Washington) with strong employment defense experience. Excellent academics and stable expertise required.Skills and Certifications:
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Minimum of 7 plus years of employment law and litigation experience
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one United States jurisdiction
- Experience at a law firm is preferred
- Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters is preferred
A prominent national law firm focused exclusively on representing management in labor and employment matters is seeking a Special Counsel to join its Virtual Office. This role is ideal for experienced employment attorneys seeking flexibility while maintaining a robust litigation practice.About the Role:This primarily remote position centers on handling administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation for a broad client base, including clients with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). In this role, you will lead case strategy, oversee attorneys and support staff, and manage matters from inception to resolution, including drafting, depositions, hearings, and trials. While travel is minimal, some local appearances may be required.You will work with a collaborative team of partners and attorneys, supported by dedicated paralegals and a shared secretarial pool. The focus is on delivering high-quality legal work efficiently, without business development requirements or non-billable hour pressure.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage single-plaintiff litigation matters and administrative agency proceedings.
- Draft and review pleadings, legal memoranda, and client communications
- Conduct depositions, represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials
- Supervise junior attorneys and support staff
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership on legal strategy
- Occasionally assist with class action, PAGA, or other complex employment matters
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Minimum of 7 plus years of employment law and litigation experience
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one United States jurisdiction
- Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred:
- Experience at a law firm
- Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters
- Admission to the California bar
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.
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