Special Counsel Employment Litigation

Special Counsel Employment Litigation Remote
Location: Remote Nationwide (California Candidates Strongly Preferred)
Compensation: $185,000 $200,000 Base + Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Billable Hours: 1,500 1,850 Annually, Depending on Track
Practice Area: Management-Side Labor & Employment Litigation
Business Development: Not Required

High-Level Litigation. Remote Flexibility. No Business Development Pressure.
Are you an experienced employment litigation attorney who enjoys sophisticated legal work but wants greater flexibility, autonomy, and a more sustainable workload?

Argo is partnering with a nationally established labor and employment law practice seeking an experienced Special Counsel / Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing team.

This opportunity is designed for senior-level litigators who want to focus on practicing law, managing meaningful cases, and delivering exceptional client service without the pressure of generating new business.

The position is primarily remote and open to qualified attorneys nationwide, with a strong preference for candidates based in California. Occasional court appearances, hearings, and client meetings may require in-person attendance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Competitive Base Salary: $185,000 $200,000, depending on experience and billable-hour track

Annual Bonus Potential: Up to 10%

Remote Work Flexibility: Work primarily from home

No Business Development Requirements: Focus on practicing law rather than building a book of business

Flexible Billable Expectations: Approximately 1,500 1,850 hours annually, depending on the selected track

Unlimited PTO

Work-Life Balance: A structure designed to support sustainable workloads

Sophisticated Client Matters: Represent established employers in a variety of employment disputes

Professional Autonomy: Independently manage cases while collaborating with experienced attorneys

About the Role
As Special Counsel, you'll handle a diverse portfolio of management-side employment litigation matters, representing employers in administrative proceedings, pre-litigation disputes, and active litigation.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cases from initial evaluation through resolution while working alongside experienced partners and legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Independently manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Defend employers against single-plaintiff employment claims and EPLI-covered matters.

Respond to EEOC, DOL, and other administrative agency charges.

Evaluate and respond to attorney demand letters and pre-litigation disputes.

Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.

Develop litigation strategies and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Draft substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Collaborate with partners and supervise junior attorneys when appropriate.

Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and effective case management.

Qualifications
Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

8+ years of employment litigation experience.

Prior law firm experience.

Strong background representing employers in employment-related disputes.

Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.

Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.

Active bar admission in at least one U.S. state.

Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred

California bar admission and/or California employment litigation experience.

Experience handling Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters.

Extensive experience defending single-plaintiff employment litigation.

Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys.

Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary of $185,000 $200,000, the position offers:

Up to 10% annual bonus potential

Unlimited paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing opportunities

Parental leave

Student loan refinancing benefits

Pet insurance

Additional employee benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and the applicable billable-hour arrangement.

Who Would Thrive in This Role?
This opportunity is especially well-suited for an experienced employment litigator who:

Enjoys substantive, sophisticated employment litigation.

Wants to continue practicing at a high level without pursuing partnership or business development.

Values remote flexibility and professional independence.

Is comfortable taking ownership of cases and managing client relationships.

Wants a long-term opportunity with a more sustainable workload.

Prefers to spend time practicing law rather than generating new business.

Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career
If you're an experienced management-side employment litigation attorney looking for high-quality legal work, competitive compensation, remote flexibility, and no business development obligations, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

California-based attorneys are especially encouraged to apply, although qualified candidates nationwide will be considered.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Special Counsel opportunity.

Argo is conducting this search confidentially on behalf of an established labor and employment law practice.