About this opportunity
Larson Maddox lists this Employment Special Counsel opportunity in asheville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading national labor & employment firm is seeking a seasoned Labor & Employment Counsel to join its distributed team. The firm is widely recognized for its management-side employment practice and provides attorneys with access to sophisticated workplace law matters without the lifestyle demands commonly associated with large law firms.
This opportunity is designed for attorneys who enjoy substantive employment work and direct client counseling but are no longer interested in courtroom litigation, rainmaking expectations, or high-volume billable requirements.
Highlights
Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
Reduced billable hour expectations
No litigation or trial responsibilities
No requirement to bring in business
Complex and engaging labor & employment matters
Collaborative national team environment
Strong emphasis on long-term sustainability and work-life balance
Counsel-track role with stability and growth potential
Responsibilities
As part of a nationwide labor & employment practice, you will:
Handle administrative agency matters from intake through final resolution
Prepare position statements, responses, and other advocacy materials
Conduct factual investigations and analyze employment-related claims
Manage communications with clients, agency personnel, and opposing counsel
Participate in virtual mediations and settlement conferences
Advise employers on strategy and risk management throughout the life of a matter
Utilize proprietary technology and internal workflows to deliver efficient legal services
Work closely with colleagues across the firm's national platform on employment law issues
This position is focused exclusively on administrative and employment matters and does not include courtroom litigation or business development obligations.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active license in good standing in state of residence
Six or more years of labor & employment law experience
Experience handling agency charges and employment disputes
Exceptional written advocacy and communication skills
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
Comfortable working independently in a remote setting
Ideal Candidate
This role is a strong fit for an attorney who:
Has a deep background in labor & employment law
Enjoys drafting, analysis, and strategic problem-solving
Can manage a portfolio of matters autonomously
Is experienced working with administrative agencies and employment investigations
Prefers meaningful legal work over the demands of traditional large-firm practice
Is seeking a long-term, flexible platform with high-quality work and excellent quality of life
If you're looking for sophisticated labor & employment work in a fully remote environment without the pressure of litigation or business generation, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a long-term career with a nationally respected practice.
Who can apply
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