Special Counsel - Employment Law

Special Counsel Employment Law
Remote | Virtual Office
Salary: $185K - $200K (based on experience & billable target) + Comprehensive Benefits

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a nationally respected labor and employment law firm to recruit a seasoned Special Counsel to join their fully remote, Virtual Office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced employment attorney to lead high-level litigation work while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first legal practice without the pressure of business development or non-billable hour quotas.

Position Overview:

This role focuses on defending employers ranging from large corporations to insured clients under EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance) in single-plaintiff employment litigation, attorney demand letters, and administrative charges. The Special Counsel will take full ownership of litigation matters, including strategy, drafting, discovery, hearings, mediations, and trials.

You'll work in collaboration with firm partners, supported by experienced paralegals and a shared secretarial team. While primarily remote, some local travel for appearances may occasionally be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead case strategy and execution for employment litigation and agency matters

• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and client advisories

• Conduct depositions, participate in hearings, mediations, and trials

• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters, including PAGA and class actions

• Maintain high standards of client service, responsiveness, and litigation efficiency

Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience practicing employment law and litigation

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Proven ability to manage litigation independently from start to finish

• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Comfortable working autonomously in a virtual environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior law firm experience

• Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters

• California Bar admission is highly desirable

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit-sharing

• Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays

• Life insurance, long-term disability, EAP

• Optional coverage: critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, student loan refinancing, dependent and pet insurance

This role offers a rare blend of high-level litigation work, true flexibility, and a supportive remote infrastructure ideal for attorneys seeking impact, autonomy, and work-life balance.

Apply now with HireNow Staffing where experienced legal professionals thrive in dynamic, forward-thinking environments.

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