Employment Litigation Counsel (Remote – Northern CA)

Senior Employment Litigation Counsel - REMOTE - CA BarA 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 RoleYou 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 ResponsibilitiesHandle employment matters end-to-end, including EPLI-covered claimsDevelop case strategy and manage matters independentlyDraft and review pleadings, motions, and discoveryTake and defend depositionsRepresent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and trialsSupervise and mentor attorneys and legal staffCollaborate closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and shared support teamsMaintain proactive communication with the PEO client and insurance carrierQualificationsJD from an ABA-accredited law school7+ years of employment law and litigation experienceActive California bar admission (required)Experience appearing regularly in court and handling in-person proceedingsAbility to manage a high-volume docket independentlyPreferred ExperiencePrior law firm experienceExperience working with PEOsEPLI matters and insurer relationshipsComfort working in a remote environment while supporting in-person litigation needsWhy This OpportunityRemote platform with meaningful flexibility, and negotiable billable hours targetNo business development or book-of-business expectationsDedicated, long-term client relationship (not rotating matters)Sophisticated employment litigation workCollaborative, service-driven environment with strong internal supportLocation Requirement: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 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, equitable, 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.