Employment Litigation Counsel / Special Counsel – Class Actions

Elite Talent Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Consulting is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney at Counsel or Special Counsel level for a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm. The role is mostly remote with no business-development expectations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of employment litigation experience, defending employers in class actions and wage-and-hour matters, with J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and an active bar license. California or Washington bar admission is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience defending employment class or representative actions.
• Strong wage and hour litigation experience.
• Experience independently handling significant portions of complex litigation.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment.
• California or Washington bar admission is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy from case assessment through resolution.
• Defend employers in class and representative actions.
• Handle complex wage and hour disputes.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Manage discovery and depositions.
• Prepare matters for mediation, hearings, and trial.
• Collaborate with clients on litigation strategy.
• Work with partners on high-level employment class action matters.

Skills

Employment litigation

Class actions experience

Wage and hour litigation

Remote work capability

Independent handling of complex cases

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Employment Class Action Attorney | Counsel / Special Counsel

$145K–$217.5K + Bonus | Mostly Remote | No Business Development | CA or WA Preferred

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing class action practice at the Counsel or Special Counsel level.

This opportunity is designed for an attorney with 7+ years of employment litigation experience who has substantial experience defending employers in class actions, representative actions, and complex wage and hour litigation.

The position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated matters alongside established class action partners while working in a highly flexible, mostly remote environment.

Perhaps most importantly, there is no book of business requirement or business development expectation. You can continue doing sophisticated, high-level litigation without the pressure to generate your own clients.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $145,000–$217,500 base salary + bonus
• Mostly remote
• Counsel or Special Counsel title depending on experience
• No book of business required
• Sophisticated employment class action and wage & hour litigation
• Direct access to established class action partners
• Significant responsibility for case strategy and matter management
• Flexible billable-hour options
• Strong paralegal and administrative support
• National platform with sophisticated employer clients

What You'll Do

You will take an active role in managing complex employment litigation rather than serving solely in a supporting capacity. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing litigation strategy from initial case assessment through resolution
• Defending employers in class and representative actions
• Handling complex wage and hour disputes
• Drafting and arguing substantive motions
• Managing written discovery and document-intensive matters
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing matters for mediation, hearings, and trial
• Working directly with clients on litigation strategy
• Supervising associates and other members of the case team
• Advising employers on employment-related issues when appropriate
• Collaborating with attorneys across a national labor and employment platform

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of employment litigation experience
• Meaningful experience defending employment class or representative actions
• Strong wage and hour litigation experience
• Experience independently handling significant portions of complex litigation
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Exposure to matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, or other employment disputes
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment

Law firm experience is strongly preferred.

California or Washington bar admission is preferred, particularly for attorneys with experience handling class and representative wage and hour matters.

High-Level Work Without the Traditional Partner Pressure

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys sophisticated litigation but does not want career progression to depend on building a book of business.

You’ll work closely with experienced partners, have meaningful responsibility for cases, and interact directly with clients while benefiting from the flexibility of a virtual platform.

The firm also provides dedicated paralegal resources and shared administrative support, allowing attorneys to spend more of their time focused on substantive legal work.

The position is mostly remote, although occasional travel may be necessary for depositions, hearings, trials, or other case-related matters.

Compensation

Base Salary: $145,000–$217,500 + Bonus

Compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and the billable-hour structure selected.

The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) and profit-sharing benefits, life and disability insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.