Special Counsel Employment Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; California; Remote; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Billable Hour Bonus

Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretion"

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Special Counsel Employment Attorney for a leading national labor and employment law firm. This remote, senior-level role emphasizes independent case management, leadership, and exemplary client service with no mandatory business development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in employment law and litigation, California bar preferred, and a JD from an accredited law school. Competitive salary and robust bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employment law and litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters and supervise others.
• Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills.
• California bar admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of employment matters, including administrative charges, demand letters, and litigation.
• Oversee and supervise junior attorneys, review work product, provide feedback, and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, argue motions, and handle depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Handle administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff matters, with potential for class actions and PAGA.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver high-quality legal solutions.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Mentoring/Management

Client service

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A leading national labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Special Counsel Employment Attorney to join its fully remote team. This senior-level, partner-equivalent role is ideal for accomplished employment attorneys who enjoy managing complex cases independently while mentoring junior attorneys. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in employment law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide exceptional client service without the pressures of business development.

Salary Range: $167,500 - $205,000 / Year DOE

Special Counsel Employment Attorney Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of employment matters, including administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation for clients, including those with Employment Practices Liability Insurance
• Oversee and supervise junior attorneys, including reviewing work product, providing feedback, and developing case strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft and argue motions, and take and defend deposition
• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials
• Handle administrative charges, demand letters, and single-plaintiff litigation, with potential involvement in class actions, PAGA cases, and other labor and employment law matters
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to deliver high-quality legal solutions

Special Counsel Employment Attorney Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active state bar admission
• 7+ years of experience practicing employment law and litigation
• Proven ability to independently manage complex employment matters and supervise others
• Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills
• Comfortable handling EPLI matters and working with administrative agencies
• Bar admission in California is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays

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