Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote | CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO Bar Required)

Elite Talent Consulting; California (MO); Remote; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national employment law team is seeking a remote Special Counsel to lead complex employment litigation matters. This role offers flexibility with no business development pressure, focusing on high-quality legal work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid parental leave

Student loan support

Critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in employment litigation.
• Active bar admission in CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation, including administrative charges.
• Manage single-plaintiff litigation in state and federal courts.
• Take ownership of case strategy and supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

Litigation

Organizational Skills

Writing

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote | CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO Bar Required)

Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote | CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO Bar Required)

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Base pay range

$185,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Special Counsel – Employment Litigation (Remote | CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO Bar Required)

Location: Fully Remote – Must be barred in California, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington, or Colorado

A top-tier national employment law team is hiring a remote Special Counsel to support its expanding virtual office. This is an ideal opportunity for seasoned litigators who want to lead complex matters in a flexible, remote-first setting—with no business development pressure and a sustainable billable target.

About the Role:

As Special Counsel, you will:

• Handle employment litigation, including administrative charges, demand letters, and EPLI-related cases
• Manage single-plaintiff litigation in state and federal courts
• Take ownership of case strategy, drafting, and supervision of junior attorneys
• Occasionally attend hearings or conferences (limited, mostly local travel)
• Work with an experienced team of partners, counsel, and paralegals across a fully virtual structure

What You’ll Need:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of experience in employment litigation (law firm background preferred)
• Active bar admission in California, Minnesota, Nevada, Washington, or Colorado
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of litigation
• Experience with EPLI matters is a plus
• Strong writing, litigation, and organizational skills in a remote setting
• Billable Target: ~1,750–1,850 hours annually
• Bonus: Up to 10%
• Unlimited PTO
• Full range of benefits including:
• 401(k) with profit-sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Optional coverage: student loan support, critical illness, pet insurance, and more

Why You’ll Love It:

• 100% remote with minimal in-person obligations
• No business development or client sourcing required
• Emphasis on work-life balance and high-quality legal work
• Collaborative team culture with strong infrastructure and national reach

If you’re a litigation-focused employment attorney admitted in CA, MN, NV, WA, or CO, this is your opportunity to grow in a partner-level role with flexibility, compensation, and autonomy.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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