Fully Remote Counsel

Larson Maddox; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible billable hours

No business development requirements

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a premier Labor & Employment law firm seeking an Employment Counsel for its fully remote practice. The role handles a steady pipeline of employment litigation, administrative charges, and demand letters for a diverse national client base.

The attorney will focus on high-quality legal work with limited travel and no business development obligations. Qualified candidates possess a JD, active bar license, and at least six years of employment law experience, including

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in the attorney's state of residence.
• Minimum of 6 years of employment law experience.
• Experience handling administrative agency charges at federal/state level.
• Experience drafting position statements and representing clients in hearings or mediations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative charges before agencies (EEOC/state).
• Draft and respond to demand letters and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage employment litigation in federal and state courts.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, memos, and case strategy.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and paralegals on matters.
• Advise clients on employment law issues and risk mitigation.
• Maintain high-quality work while managing cases remotely.

Skills

6+ years employment law

Agency charges experience

Position statements & hearings

Remote work independence

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar license

Job description

Our client is one of the nation's premier Labor & Employment law firms, recognized for its management-side practice and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. With attorneys across the country and a collaborative, team-oriented culture, the firm provides sophisticated counsel to employers on a wide range of workplace issues while offering attorneys meaningful career development and long-term growth opportunities.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Employment Counsel to join its Virtual Office. This position is fully remote, allowing attorneys to work from anywhere while handling a steady pipeline of employment litigation matters, administrative charges, and demand letters for a diverse national client base.

This role is ideal for attorneys who enjoy practicing employment law but are seeking greater flexibility, reduced travel, and improved work-life balance. Attorneys can focus on delivering high-quality legal work without the pressure of business development or generating their own book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle administrative charges before agencies such as the EEOC and state agencies.
• Draft and respond to demand letters and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage employment litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and case strategy recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and paralegals on active matters.
• Advise clients on employment law issues and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain high-quality legal work while managing cases efficiently in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in the attorney's state of residence.
• Minimum of 6 years of employment law experience required.
• Experience handling administrative agency charges at the federal and/or state level.
• Experience drafting position statements and representing clients in hearings or mediations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience.
• Experience handling matters covered by Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
• Experience managing employment litigation in federal and state courts.
• California bar admission is a plus.

Compensation & Work-Life Balance

This fully remote opportunity offers flexible billable hour expectations, allowing attorneys to choose a workload that best aligns with their lifestyle and career goals. Billable targets range from 1,500 to 1,850 hours annually, with compensation ranging from $140,000 to $175,000 for Counsel-level attorneys. The role is designed for attorneys seeking sophisticated employment law work while maintaining strong work-life balance and avoiding business development requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% remote position.
• Lower billable hour expectations than traditional law firm roles.
• No business development or book-of-business requirements.
• Consistent, sophisticated employment law work.
• Strong work-life balance while remaining in private practice.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized team of Labor & Employment attorneys.