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Special Counsel
Location
Georgia
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$167.5K - $205K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Special Counsel
Scion Staffing
Special Counsel (Remote - CA Barred) Location Atlanta, GA 30309 Date Posted March 20, 2026 Job ID 14085 Employment Type Direct Hire Are you an experienced employment defense attorney ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to practice sophisticated labor and employment law while enjoying greater flexibility and freedom from business development pressure? Are you looking for a nationally respected platform where your litigation skills are valued and fully supported? If so, this is the opportunity for you. Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected, national management-side labor and employment law firm. Our client is seeking a seasoned Employment Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join its Virtual Office as Special Counsel in a primarily remote capacity. This firm is known for its deep bench strength in employment litigation, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering strategic, high-quality representation to employers nationwide. LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident and self-directed employment litigator who thrives in a high-level practice but values flexibility. The role offers a full-cycle litigation platform with strong internal support and no business development expectations. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience handling employment matters from administrative proceedings through trial, along with the ability to supervise and mentor other attorneys in a remote environment. Your primary focus will include: - Administrative charges before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Attorney demand letters - Single-plaintiff employment litigation - Matters involving Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) - Potential involvement in class actions and representative actions under the California Private Attorneys General Act While the position is primarily remote, occasional local travel may be required for hearings, depositions, mediations, or trial. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Develop and execute case strategy from inception through resolution - Draft and review pleadings, motions, and written discovery - Conduct and defend depositions - Represent employers at hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials - Supervise associates and review work product - Collaborate closely with partners and a virtual litigation team - Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services across a diverse employer client base You will be supported by dedicated paralegals, a shared secretarial pool, and a structured Virtual Office platform designed to promote efficiency and collaboration. WHAT YOU BRING - J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school - 7+ years of employment law and litigation experience - Active bar membership in good standing - Demonstrated ability to independently manage a remote caseload - Strong deposition, motion practice, and client counseling skills Preferred: - Prior law firm experience - Experience handling EPLI-covered matters - California Bar admission COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base Salary Range: $167,500 - $205,000, depending on selected billable hour target, experience, and qualifications. This position offers: - Primarily remote work structure - No business development requirement - Full-cycle litigation practice - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid parental leave, generous PTO, life and disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized employment defense platform that prioritizes quality legal work, collaboration, and flexibility. 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 talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. 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 the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner
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