Remote Labor & Employment Counsel

Larson Maddox; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

National client portfolio

Mentorship & development

Client interaction

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel for a fully remote role with a national law firm. The ideal attorney will handle employment litigation, EPLI defense, and day-to-day counseling for employers, while advising on complex workplace issues.

The candidate should have 6+ years of labor and employment experience, a JD from an accredited school, and an active U.S. license. This role offers a collaborative environment and high-level client interaction.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 6 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Proven success handling employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing EPLI matters and representing employers.
• Knowledge of EEOC proceedings and related matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and client relationships.
• Prior experience providing day-to-day employment counseling to employers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a wide range of labor and employment disputes in state and federal courts.
• Manage EPLI matters from inception through resolution for carriers and insureds.
• Handle EEOC, DOL, and other agency proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and position statements.
• Conduct witness interviews, depositions, and support mediation or trial preparation.
• Provide practical, business-focused guidance on workplace compliance.
• Build strong client relationships with exceptional service and strategic counsel.

Skills

Employment litigation

Client counseling

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

A well-established national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Counsel to join its expanding practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned employment attorney who is passionate about defending employers and managing sophisticated labor and employment matters in a fully remote environment.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial employment litigation experience and a strong ability to advise employers on complex workplace issues. The role offers exposure to a diverse caseload, including employment litigation, EPLI defense, and employment counseling, while working alongside a collaborative and highly respected team.

Remote Labor & Employment Attorney Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a wide range of labor and employment disputes in both state and federal courts, including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, and wrongful termination.
• Manage Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters from inception through resolution, serving as a trusted advisor to both insurance carriers and insured clients.
• Handle administrative proceedings and charges before the EEOC, Department of Labor, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and position statements.
• Conduct witness interviews, take and defend depositions, and support mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and case strategy development.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to employer clients on workplace and compliance issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service, responsiveness, and strategic counsel.

Remote Labor & Employment Attorney Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 6 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Demonstrated success handling employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing EPLI matters and representing employers in workplace disputes.
• Knowledge of EEOC proceedings and other employment-related administrative agency matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and client relationships.
• Prior experience providing day-to-day employment counseling to employers is preferred.

Remote Labor & Employment Attorney Benefits

• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a sophisticated national client portfolio.
• Collaborative culture with a strong commitment to mentorship and professional development.
• Significant client interaction and business development exposure.
• Diverse mix of employment litigation, EPLI defense, and strategic counseling work.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

If you're looking to join a respected national practice while enjoying the flexibility of a remote environment and handling high-level labor and employment matters, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.