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Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote + Flexible) | No BD | Partn
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About the position
⚖️ Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote | CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO Bar Required)
📍 Location: Fully Remote – Must be barred in California, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington, or Colorado
💼 Job Type: Full-Time | Special Counsel | Senior-Level | No Business Development
A top-tier national employment law team is hiring a remote Special Counsel to support its expanding virtual office. This is an ideal opportunity for seasoned litigators who want to lead complex matters in a flexible, remote-first setting—with no business development pressure and a sustainable billable target.
🔹 About the Role:
As Special Counsel, you will:
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Handle employment litigation, including administrative charges, demand letters, and EPLI-related cases
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Manage single-plaintiff litigation in state and federal courts
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Take ownership of case strategy, drafting, and supervision of junior attorneys
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Occasionally attend hearings or conferences (limited, mostly local travel)
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Work with an experienced team of partners, counsel, and paralegals across a fully virtual structure
✅ What You’ll Need:
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JD from an ABA-accredited law school
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7+ years of experience in employment litigation (law firm background preferred)
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Active bar admission in California, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington, or Colorado
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Ability to independently manage all aspects of litigation
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Experience with EPLI matters is a plus
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Strong writing, litigation, and organizational skills in a remote setting
💰 Compensation & Benefits:
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Base Salary: $185,000 – $200,000
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Billable Target: ~1,750–1,850 hours annually
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Bonus: Up to 10%
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Unlimited PTO
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Full range of benefits including:
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Medical, dental, vision
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401(k) with profit-sharing
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Paid parental leave
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Optional coverage: student loan support, critical illness, pet insurance, and more
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🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
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100% remote with minimal in-person obligations
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No business development or client sourcing required
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Emphasis on work-life balance and high-quality legal work
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Collaborative team culture with strong infrastructure and national reach
If you’re a litigation-focused employment attorney admitted in CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO, this is your opportunity to grow in a partner-level role with flexibility, compensation, and autonomy.
Place of work
United States of America
About the company
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Relevant places near
- New York City
- Los Angeles
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Job ID: 9522737
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