Employment Counsel - DEFENSE (Remote)

Employment Counsel - DEFENSE (Remote) - Barred in CA.

Job Summary

Our client, one of the nation’s oldest and largest law firms dedicated exclusively to representing management in labor and employment matters, is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join their fully remote team.

Position Overview:

This role focuses on managing administrative agency charges, responding to demand letters, and handling employment litigation for a broad range of clients, including those covered by Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The position involves close collaboration with partners and experienced legal teams to deliver strategic, high-quality legal work without the requirement to attend in-person depositions, hearings, or trials.

Key Highlights:

● Fully remote, flexible schedule

● Focus on high-quality legal work with no business development responsibilities

● Reasonable billable hour target, designed to support work-life balance

● Stable pipeline of interesting, complex employment matters

Qualifications:

● JD from an ABA-accredited law school

● Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation

● Experience handling administrative agency matters and civil litigation in federal and state courts

● Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar Preferred:

● Experience working at a law firm

● Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters

● Admission to the California bar is a plusSalary - The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 – $165,000, with actual base pay determined by factors such as the selected billable hours target, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Skills and Certifications

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation
Experience handling administrative agency matters and civil litigation in federal and state courts
Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Experience working at a law firm preferred
Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters a plus

Employment Counsel - DEFENSE (Remote) - Barred in CA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance

Experience:
• Employment & labor law: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• California Bar License (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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