Employment Counsel

JCL Global Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Employment Counsel to manage employment litigation and administrative agency charges in a fully remote role. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in employment law, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience handling administrative agency matters and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative agency charges and respond to demand letters.
• Handle employment litigation for a broad range of clients.
• Collaborate with partners and legal teams without in-person requirements.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Negotiation

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Employment Counsel (Remote – Virtual Office)

Salary - The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 – $165,000, with actual base pay determined by factors such as the selected billable hours target, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Our client, one of the nation’s oldest and largest law firms dedicated exclusively to representing management in labor and employment matters, is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join their fully remote team.

Position Overview:

This role focuses on managing administrative agency charges, responding to demand letters, and handling employment litigation for a broad range of clients—including those covered by Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The position involves close collaboration with partners and experienced legal teams to deliver strategic, high-quality legal work without the requirement to attend in-person depositions, hearings, or trials.

Key Highlights:

● Fully remote, flexible schedule

● Focus on high-quality legal work with no business development responsibilities

● Reasonable billable hour target, designed to support work-life balance

● Stable pipeline of interesting, complex employment matters

Qualifications:

● JD from an ABA-accredited law school

● Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation

● Experience handling administrative agency matters and civil litigation in federal and state courts

● Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Preferred:

● Experience working at a law firm

● Familiarity with EPLI-covered matters

● Admission to the California bar is a plus

This is a great opportunity for an employment litigator seeking a long-term, remote position with an emphasis on impactful legal work over business development. If interested send CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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