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Estimated Pay info$31 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location United, WV
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Job Description

Fully Remote Counsel – Employment Law (No Business Development)

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$145,000–$180,000 base + bonus

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Fully remote Counsel role with consistent employment law work and no expectation for business development or in-person office requirements.

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A national labor & employment law firm is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join its fully remote, employer-side practice. This role is ideal for attorneys who want to focus on substantive legal work within a stable national platform.

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Responsibilities

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  • Handle administrative agency matters (EEOC, DOL, and state agencies)
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  • Respond to attorney demand letters and develop pre-litigation strategy
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  • Support single-plaintiff employment litigation and EPLI matters
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  • Draft position statements, pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
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  • Collaborate with attorneys, partners, and paralegals in a fully remote environment
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  • Deliver efficient, high-quality legal work across matters
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Qualifications

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  • 5–7+ years of employment law experience in a law firm setting (candidates with primarily in-house or government experience will not be considered)
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  • Prior experience handling employer-side (defense) employment matters
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  • Ability to manage cases independently, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and supporting matters through resolution
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  • Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication skills
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  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
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Bar Admission

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Active bar membership in at least one of the following states is required:

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Are you currently admitted to practice and in good standing in any of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NY, PA, TX, WA, CO, NV, or MT?

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Compensation & Benefits

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  • Base salary: $145,000–$180,000
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  • Bonus: up to 10%
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  • Billable expectation: approximately 1,500 hours
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  • Unlimited PTO
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Full benefits package includes:

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  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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  • Paid parental leave
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  • 401(k) with profit sharing
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  • Life, disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coverage
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  • Optional benefits including student loan support and pet insurance
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This is a long-term Counsel role offering meaningful work, flexibility, and stability within a well-established national platform.

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To apply or learn more, please contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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Posting ID: 1302846307 Posted: 2026-10-09 Job Title: Counsel Employment Law