Remote Employment Litigation Counsel

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is offering a highly coveted, fully remote Employment Litigation Counsel role. This role is great for attorneys who want to take on high-profile cases without the demands of a high-profile law firm. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly reputable, innovative, and well-respected firm known for its supportive culture, exceptional training, and sophisticated practice. This position is ideal for an experienced litigator who loves substantive legal work, strategic problem-solving, and complex employment cases, but prefers a role with greater flexibility, reduced courtroom obligations, and no pressure to generate business. You’ll partner with some of the nation’s top employment attorneys, handle meaningful and intellectually engaging matters, contribute to a collaborative nationwide team, and enjoy a sustainable workload with reduced billable expectations and unlimited PTO. If you're looking for a prestigious, stable, and rewarding career path where you can do impactful work from anywhere, with autonomy, balance, and the full support of a top-tier national firm, this opportunity is truly unparalleled! Salary Range: $135,000 - $170,000 / Year DOE Employment Litigation Counsel Responsibilities

• Manage administrative charges, demand letters, and employment litigation for firm clients, including those with EPLI
• Focus on the tactical aspects of cases with limited in-person hearings, depositions, or trials
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, prepare persuasive motions, and handle depositions
• Collaborate with multiple partners and teams on diverse and complex employment law matters
• Litigate restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, including motions for injunctive relief and expedited discovery
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on day-to-day employment issues and compliance strategies

Employment Litigation Counsel Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Must have CA, AZ, or WA bar license
• Active state bar admission
• 5–7 years of employment law and litigation experience
• Strong experience handling restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, including injunctive relief and expedited discovery
• Comfortable managing cases independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with computer forensics, e-discovery, and data privacy issues is a plus
• Prior law firm experience is a plus
• Experience handling cases involving EPLI is preferred
• Bar admission in California is highly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays

If you’re a skilled attorney looking for a fully remote opportunity that offers work-life balance, meaningful casework, and a supportive team culture, we encourage you to apply! #IND-LEGAL