Litigation Counsel; Remote – Northern CA

Overview

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
.

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
.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Remote and based in Northern California
. Candidates should be able to make in-person court appearances and related proceedings as needed.

(About Our Search Firm) Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of professionals with career opportunities. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America, and have been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to making employment decisions based on merit and value. We follow applicable fair chance and arrest/conviction-based employment guidance where enacted.

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