Special Counsel - Labor and Employment (Remote)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced employment attorney to join their team as Special Counsel in a ATLANTA  office setting. This remote role, based in the United States, involves handling administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation for various clients, including those with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The position offers flexibility and focuses on delivering high-quality legal work without business development pressures.

Duties

• Handle employment matters directly and supervise others.
• Develop case strategies and draft legal documents.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with partners and a team of attorneys.
• Focus on administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation.
• Potential involvement in class actions and PAGA cases.

Requirements

• Over seven years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Expertise in handling employment law matters independently.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience practicing in a law firm preferred.
• Experience with EPLI matters preferred.
• Bar admission in California preferred.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong legal drafting and case strategy skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.