Employment Counsel - Defense

The Deamer Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the U.S. is hiring an experienced Employment Counsel to work remotely. The role focuses on employment law, managing litigation, and collaborating with legal teams. Ideal candidates will have a JD, over 5 years of experience, and be licensed in at least one U.S. state bar.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative agency charges and respond to demand letters.
• Handle employment litigation for a variety of clients.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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.

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

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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!

The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.