Employment Litigation Attorney (Management-Side) – Fully Remote

Location: Remote – United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Salary: $170,200–$210,700 per year

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join a well-established, management-side employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation, employer defense, employment law compliance, and administrative agency proceedings.

This is a fully remote opportunity for an attorney who can independently manage complex employment matters, provide strategic legal guidance to employer clients, and deliver effective litigation representation. The position offers competitive compensation, professional growth, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and defend employers in federal and state employment litigation.
• Handle employment-related claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare EEOC position statements and respond to Department of Labor (DOL) audits, investigations, and administrative agency inquiries.
• Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and factual investigations.
• Advise employer clients on applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Review and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment compliance procedures.
• Independently manage litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and deadlines.
• Maintain direct client relationships and provide practical, strategic legal advice.
• Monitor developments in employment law and help clients manage legal and compliance risks.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of employment law experience, including civil litigation.
• Management-side employment defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal filings.
• Experience handling employment disputes and administrative agency proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, competing priorities, and deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Strong client-service skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with employer clients.

Work Arrangement

This is a 100% remote position open to qualified candidates anywhere in the United States, subject to applicable licensing requirements and the firm's operational needs.

The attorney will collaborate with an experienced legal team while independently managing assigned matters and maintaining direct communication with clients.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $170,200–$210,700

Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and relevant employment litigation expertise.

Application Question

Do you have 5 or more years of employment law experience, including civil litigation?

• Yes
• No

Work Location

Remote – United States