Virtual Office Counsel - Employment Litigation | 100% Remote
IDj-1684
Job TypeFull Time
Remote TypeFull Remote
Compensation$140000 - $180000 / yr
Virtual Office Counsel – Employment Litigation | 100% Remote
Nationwide Opportunity | Flexible Billable Hours | No Business Development Requirements
Opportunity Overview
Are you an experienced employment attorney who enjoys sophisticated legal work but would welcome greater flexibility, fewer administrative responsibilities, and freedom from business development pressures?
We are representing a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm seeking experienced attorneys to join its established Virtual Office practice as Counsel.
This is a 100% remote opportunity designed for attorneys who want to focus on practicing law while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and professional support of a leading national law firm.
The position offers a flexible billable hours target, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a more balanced approach to practicing law.
Position Responsibilities
As Counsel, you will work closely with experienced partners, attorneys, and paralegals representing management-side clients in a broad range of employment matters.
- Handle administrative agency charges, employment-related demand letters, and civil litigation matters.
- Manage employment disputes involving state and federal employment laws.
- Represent clients in matters involving Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research, developing litigation strategies, and providing practical legal recommendations.
- Collaborate with partners, attorneys, and professional support teams across the firm.
The role emphasizes the substantive and tactical aspects of litigation, with limited requirements for in-person depositions, hearings, conferences, or trials.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- 100% Remote Work
- Work remotely from anywhere in the United States while remaining fully integrated with a national law firm's attorneys, resources, and support teams.
- A more flexible billable hours target allows attorneys to select an arrangement that better aligns with their professional and personal priorities.
- No need to develop a book of business, generate new clients, or spend significant time on marketing and business development. Attorneys can concentrate on practicing law and delivering excellent client service.
- Handle meaningful employment litigation and counseling matters for a diverse portfolio of management-side clients.
- Reduced Travel and Administrative Demands
The position is structured to minimize unnecessary travel and non-billable administrative responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Minimum of five years of employment law and litigation experience.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Substantial experience handling employment-related administrative charges, demand letters, and civil litigation.
Familiarity with employment litigation in state and federal courts.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience representing management-side clients.
Familiarity with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters.
California Bar admission.
Compensation
Nationwide Base Salary: $140,000–$175,000 annually
California-Barred Attorneys: $145,000–$180,000 annually
Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, and the selected billable hours target.
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Optional accident, critical care, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.
Explore a Different Way to Practice Law
For experienced employment attorneys who value sophisticated legal work but are looking for greater flexibility, this opportunity offers a compelling alternative to the traditional law firm career path.
No book of business required. No pressure to generate clients. Just the opportunity to practice employment law at a high level within a supportive national platform.
Interested candidates are invited to contact us for a confidential discussion. No resume required for initial inquiry.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.