Employment Litigation Counsel (Remote - Northern CA)
Location Atlanta, GA 30309 Date Posted February 04, 2026 Job ID 14086 Employment Type Direct Hire
Senior Employment Litigation Counsel - REMOTE - CA Bar
A nationally respected management-side labor and employment law platform is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation attorney (7+ years) to join them as Remote Senior Attorney/Counsel supporting a dedicated Professional Employer Organization (PEO) client and its carrier in Northern California.
This non-partner-track role is designed for a senior attorney who enjoys owning day-to-day litigation, delivering consistent, high-quality service to a sophisticated client, and practicing law at a high level - without business development pressure.
The Role
You will manage a high-volume employment litigation docket from inception through resolution, serving as a primary point of contact for the PEO client, its customers, and the insurer. The practice is largely focused on administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and single-plaintiff employment litigation, with potential exposure to class actions and PAGA matters.
While the platform is remote, this role requires regular in-person advocacy. Candidates must be comfortable and available for court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, with some travel as needed in Northern California.
Key Responsibilities
Handle employment matters end-to-end, including EPLI-covered claims
Develop case strategy and manage matters independently
Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery
Take and defend depositions
Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials
Supervise and mentor attorneys and legal staff
Collaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and shared support teams
Maintain proactive communication with the PEO client and insurance carrier
Qualifications
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
7+ years of employment law and litigation experience
Active California bar admission (required)
Experience appearing regularly in court and handling in-person proceedings
Ability to manage a high-volume docket independently
Preferred Experience
Prior law firm experience
Experience working with PEOs
EPLI matters and insurer relationships
Comfort working in a remote environment while supporting in-person litigation needs
Why This Opportunity
Remote platform with meaningful flexibility, and negotiable billable hours target
No business development or book-of-business expectations
Dedicated, long-term client relationship (not rotating matters)
Sophisticated employment litigation work
Collaborative, service-driven environment with strong internal support
Location Requirement:
Remote and based in Northern California. Candidates should be able to make in-person court appearances and related proceedings as needed.
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