Virtual Office – PEO Litigation Attorney

Fisher Phillips; United States; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment litigation attorney for a Special Counsel position in a Virtual Office. The role focuses on managing employment matters and requires significant in-person advocacy in Northern California. Candidates should have seven or more years in employment law, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and must be active bar members in California. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with an annual salary range of $190,000 - $205,000 based on selected billable hours target.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of employment law and litigation experience.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• California admission required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day employment matters for a dedicated PEO client.
• Develop case strategy and represent clients in court.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and legal staff.

Skills

Employment law and litigation experience

In-person advocacy

Case strategy development

Drafting and reviewing pleadings

Supervising and mentoring staff

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Fisher Phillips, one of the nation’s oldest and largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for an experienced Labor & Employment litigation attorney to join our team as Special Counsel in our Virtual Office, supporting a dedicated PEO client.

This non-partner-track role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys owning the day-to-day management of employment matters while delivering consistent, high-quality service to a sophisticated client and its insurance carrier. This position requires regular in-person participation in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related events. Candidates must be comfortable with consistent in-person advocacy and client representation when circumstances require. Working closely with partners and internal teams, you will manage a high-volume docket from inception through resolution with no business development expectations, allowing you to focus exclusively on practicing law in a collaborative, service-driven environment. This is a dedicated, full-time role supporting a primary PEO client and requires consistent availability and long-term engagement.

You will handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation matters, including EPLI-covered claims for a specific insurer. Responsibilities include developing case strategy; drafting and reviewing pleadings and motions; conducting and defending depositions; and representing clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials. The role also includes supervising and mentoring attorneys and legal staff, coordinating closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and shared support teams, and maintaining proactive communication with the PEO client, its clients, and the insurance carrier. The practice focuses primarily on single-plaintiff matters, with potential involvement in class actions and PAGA cases. Regular travel within Northern California is expected.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, seven or more years of employment law and litigation experience, and active bar membership in good standing. California admission is required. Preferred candidate will have experience working independently in a remote environment, experience with Professional Employer Organizations, and experience managing high-volume matters for a large client, and handling EPLI claims and carrier relationships.

This role offers remote flexibility; however, candidates must reside in Northern California and be readily available for ongoing in-person court appearances, depositions, and related proceedings.

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

The annual salary range for this position is $190,000 - $205,000, with actual base pay determined by factors such as the selected billable hours target.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic and supportive legal environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Fisher Phillips and be part of a forward-thinking legal practice that values dedication, responsiveness, and high-quality client service.