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Location: Remote (candidate must reside in California, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington) | Schedule: Full-time, fully remote | Compensation: $150,000 – $240,000 annually, commensurate with experience, geographic location, and qualifications, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses

Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Special Counsel to join its sophisticated Labor & Employment practice, focusing exclusively on Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters. This fully remote, full-time role offers the opportunity to work with a highly regarded employment litigation team handling complex, high-stakes matters for prominent clients across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do

• Handle a full caseload of EPLI matters, including litigation, mediation, and pre-litigation counseling
• Represent insureds and insurers in employment-related disputes across state and federal forums
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement documentation with a high level of precision and strategic insight
• Advise clients on employment law risk management and litigation strategy
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm professionals nationwide on complex employment matters
• Maintain strict compliance with ethical obligations and firm policies regarding confidentiality and sensitive information

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in state of residence, in good standing
• 8+ years of substantive experience in employment litigation, with a strong emphasis on EPLI matters
• Significant experience handling employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination matters
• Proven ability to manage EPLI cases from inception through resolution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong advocacy and client-facing capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with a national team
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling highly sensitive and confidential matters
• Proven expertise in and openness to utilizing AI-driven and emerging technologies, with the ability to apply them effectively to improve efficiency, client service, and the quality of legal work products
• Must be able to reside in one of the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, or Washington

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 – $240,000 annually, commensurate with experience, geographic location, and qualifications, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Family-building benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Additional professional and lifestyle benefits

Why this role

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally respected employment law team while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote practice, working on sophisticated EPLI matters for outstanding clients within a collaborative and forward-thinking legal environment.