Nationwide - Virtual Office PEO Litigation Attorney; Remote

Overview

Nationwide - Virtual Office PEO Litigation Attorney (Remote) – Fisher Phillips, one of the nation’s oldest and largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for an experienced Labor & Employment litigation attorney to join our team as Special Counsel in our Virtual Office, supporting a dedicated PEO client.

This non-partner-track role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys owning the day-to-day management of employment matters while delivering consistent, high-quality service to a sophisticated client and its insurance carrier. This position requires regular in-person participation in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related events. Candidates must be comfortable with consistent in-person advocacy and client representation when circumstances require. Working closely with partners and internal teams, you will manage a high-volume docket from inception through resolution with no business development expectations, allowing you to focus exclusively on practicing law in a collaborative, service-driven environment.

This is a dedicated, full-time role supporting a primary PEO client and requires consistent availability and long-term engagement.

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation matters, including EPLI-covered claims for a specific insurer.
• Develop case strategy; draft and review pleadings and motions; conduct and defend depositions; and represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and legal staff; coordinate with partners, associates, paralegals, and shared support teams.
• Maintain proactive communication with the PEO client, its clients, and the insurance carrier.
• Focus primarily on single-plaintiff matters, with potential involvement in class actions and PAGA cases.
• Travel within Northern California as needed.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Seven or more years of employment law and litigation experience.
• Active bar membership in good standing;
  California admission is required.
• Preferred: experience working independently in a remote environment; experience with Professional Employer Organizations; experience managing high-volume matters for a large client; and experience handling EPLI claims and carrier relationships.

This role offers remote flexibility; however, candidates must reside in Northern California and be readily available for ongoing in-person court appearances, depositions, and related proceedings.

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; a 401(k) plan with carve-out election and profit-sharing; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; employee assistance program; and optional benefits such as critical care, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

The annual salary range for this position is $190,000 - $205,000, with actual base pay determined by factors such as the selected billable hours target.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic and supportive legal environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Fisher Phillips and be part of a forward-thinking legal practice that values dedication, responsiveness, and high-quality client service.