L&E Special Counsel

Larson Maddox; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

L&E Special Counsel is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel for a 100% remote role across the United States. You will guide employers through administrative proceedings and disputes, handling agency matters with a focus on counseling instead of litigation.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of labor and employment experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• JD and bar license in the state of residence.
• At least six years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience handling administrative agency matters and disputes.
• Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide employers through agency charges and disputes from intake to resolution.
• Conduct investigations and prepare strategic responses.
• Draft persuasive position statements and submissions.
• Respond to requests from administrative agencies.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout a matter's lifecycle.
• Participate in virtual mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Leverage proprietary systems to deliver efficient client service.
• Collaborate with experienced L&E attorneys across jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Remote work autonomy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

L&E Special Counsel (PR/542329) California, USA

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 labor and employment firm, is looking to add an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to its remote practice. With a longstanding focus on workplace law and a sophisticated employer-side client base, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to handle substantive employment matters in a flexible and sustainable environment.

This position is ideal for an L&E attorney who enjoys counseling and administrative agency work but is looking to step away from the traditional law firm pressures of litigation, rainmaking, and excessive billable requirements.

Why This Opportunity

• 100% remote arrangement anywhere within the U.S.
• Lower annual billable expectations than most large firms
• No court appearances or litigation responsibilities
• No requirement to develop business or maintain a book
• Exposure to complex employment matters for national employers
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Long-term, stable counsel-level position with a respected national platform

What You'll Be Doing

Working as part of a nationwide labor and employment team, you will guide employers through administrative proceedings and employment-related disputes from intake through resolution. Responsibilities include:

• Managing agency charges and attorney demand matters independently
• Conducting investigations and preparing strategic responses
• Drafting persuasive position statements and related submissions
• Responding to requests from administrative agencies
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter
• Participating in virtual mediations and settlement negotiations
• Leveraging the firm's proprietary systems and technology to deliver efficient client service
• Collaborating with experienced L&E attorneys across multiple jurisdictions

This role is focused on counseling and administrative matters and does not include litigation or business development obligations.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in state of residence
• At least six years of labor and employment law experience
• Experience handling administrative agency matters and employment-related disputes
• Excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Ideal Background

This role would be a strong fit for an attorney who:

• Has significant labor & employment experience on the employer side
• Is comfortable managing matters with minimal supervision
• Enjoys drafting, analysis, and strategic problem-solving
• Has experience responding to agency investigations or charges
• Values flexibility and meaningful work over traditional law firm demands
• Is seeking a long-term platform that offers both stability and quality of life