Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Jobs
Remote labor and employment attorney jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law firms, distributed legal teams, and in-house departments at technology, healthcare, and financial services companies. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, Goldberg Segalla LLP, and Reed Smith LLP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Reed Smith seeks an experienced attorney to join our California Labor & Employment practice. This position offers significant opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation and counseling matters within a collaborative, high-performing practice. The role may be fully remote, based in any of our California offices, or combine remote and in-office work. Candidates must have at least five years of California labor and employment experience, active California bar admission in good standing, and strong expertise in single-plaintiff litigation, PAGA, wage-and-hour matters, and class actions. Excellent legal research, writing, and matter-management skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach are essential.
Working closely with supervising partners, the staff attorney will handle complex single-plaintiff litigation involving FEHA, Labor Code, and common law claims. The staff attorney will also work on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), wage-and-hour, and class action assignments. A successful candidate will provide substantive input on work product and manage competing priorities while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- In single plaintiff cases, drafting motions to dismiss/demurrers and answers; drafting and responding to discovery; preparing deposition outlines and assisting in the taking and defending of depositions; drafting motions to compel, mediation briefs, and motions for summary judgment; and supporting trial preparation.
- Work on PAGA cases includes analyzing LWDA notices and workforce data, calculating penalty exposure, assessing case scope and litigation-management issues, drafting settlement agreements, and overseeing the court approval process.
- Wage-and-hour class action work includes document and privilege review, drafting motions to compel arbitration, oppositions to class certification, overseeing the court approval process, and damages modeling support.
- Counseling responsibilities include drafting employee handbooks, policies, California compliance memoranda, and WARN Act notices, as well as reviewing and revising separation agreements and advising on employee leave and accommodation issues. The staff attorney will also prepare EEOC and California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) position statements and responses to DLSE claims and EDD audits.
Reed Smith seeks an experienced attorney to join our California Labor & Employment practice. This position offers significant opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation and counseling matters within a collaborative, high-performing practice. The role may be fully remote, based in any of our California offices, or combine remote and in-office work. Candidates must have at least five years of California labor and employment experience, active California bar admission in good standing, and strong expertise in single-plaintiff litigation, PAGA, wage-and-hour matters, and class actions. Excellent legal research, writing, and matter-management skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach are essential.
Working closely with supervising partners, the staff attorney will handle complex single-plaintiff litigation involving FEHA, Labor Code, and common law claims. The staff attorney will also work on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), wage-and-hour, and class action assignments. A successful candidate will provide substantive input on work product and manage competing priorities while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- In single plaintiff cases, drafting motions to dismiss/demurrers and answers; drafting and responding to discovery; preparing deposition outlines and assisting in the taking and defending of depositions; drafting motions to compel, mediation briefs, and motions for summary judgment; and supporting trial preparation.
- Work on PAGA cases includes analyzing LWDA notices and workforce data, calculating penalty exposure, assessing case scope and litigation-management issues, drafting settlement agreements, and overseeing the court approval process.
- Wage-and-hour class action work includes document and privilege review, drafting motions to compel arbitration, oppositions to class certification, overseeing the court approval process, and damages modeling support.
- Counseling responsibilities include drafting employee handbooks, policies, California compliance memoranda, and WARN Act notices, as well as reviewing and revising separation agreements and advising on employee leave and accommodation issues. The staff attorney will also prepare EEOC and California Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) position statements and responses to DLSE claims and EDD audits.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote labor and employment attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in the relevant state
- Experience advising on federal and state employment statutes including Title VII, FLSA, and FMLA
- Litigation and administrative hearing experience before the EEOC, NLRB, or state agencies
- Demonstrated ability to draft employment agreements, policies, and separation documentation
- Familiarity with collective bargaining, union avoidance, or labor relations work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client counseling and court proceedings
Tips for Your Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote labor and employment attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show multi-state employment law competency
Remote employers managing distributed workforces need attorneys comfortable advising on varying state wage, leave, and non-compete laws. Flag specific states you're licensed in or have advised on prominently in your application materials.
Build an async communication portfolio
Remote legal teams rely on written memos, policy drafts, and email advisories far more than in-office teams. Compile concise writing samples such as employment policy analyses or EEOC response letters that demonstrate you advise clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Prepare for virtual client and panel interviews
Remote labor and employment attorney interviews often test how you explain complex compliance issues over video to non-lawyers. Practice delivering plain-language summaries of issues like wrongful termination risk or arbitration clauses on camera before your first interview.
Remote Labor and Employment Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote labor and employment attorney job?
Remote labor and employment attorney roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong written communication, disciplined self-direction, and the ability to advise clients and colleagues without face-to-face contact. Remote-first firms and distributed in-house legal teams screen heavily for async collaboration, familiarity with virtual document review workflows, and independent case management. Candidates who highlight experience drafting employment policies, handling EEOC matters remotely, or advising distributed workforces stand out most.
Which companies hire remote labor and employment attorneys?
Remote labor and employment attorney roles are posted by Jobot, Goldberg Segalla LLP, and Reed Smith LLP and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first law firms, distributed legal staffing agencies, and in-house legal departments at technology, healthcare, and financial services companies managing geographically dispersed workforces.
Can you get a remote labor and employment attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect attorneys to operate independently from day one without in-office mentorship. Remote-first firms and legal staffing companies occasionally hire newly admitted attorneys for research-heavy or document review roles. Candidates can open doors by demonstrating strong writing samples, clerkship or clinic work in employment law, and clear comfort with virtual communication tools.
Do you need a degree for remote labor and employment attorney jobs?
Not always a traditional four-year undergraduate degree, but a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active state bar license are required for attorney roles in this field. Remote employers weigh substantive employment law experience, a portfolio of relevant matters such as wage disputes or workplace investigations, and demonstrated ability to manage client relationships entirely in writing or over video.
Which industries hire the most remote labor and employment attorneys?
The sectors hiring the most remote labor and employment attorneys are Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on remote legal counsel to manage compliance, labor relations, and employment disputes across distributed teams operating in multiple states.
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