Remote, CA

A fast-growing plaintiff-side labor and employment litigation firm is looking for a highly skilled Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney to lead their litigation department. This role is fully remote (must reside in CA), with rare in-person court appearances. You’ll take full ownership of high-impact employment litigation matters including FEHA claims, wage and hour disputes, PAGA cases, and class actions. With a strong client pipeline and a sharp, collaborative support team already in place, they are seeking a driven, tech-savvy litigator ready to make an immediate impact and grow into a leadership or equity partner role.

Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 / year DOE

Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a full litigation caseload from pre-lit to trial/arbitration
• Draft, review, and argue motions, oppositions, and discovery
• Oversee all aspects of single-plaintiff FEHA, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and class/PAGA litigation
• Collaborate with paralegal and support staff to move cases forward efficiently
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations as necessary
• Communicate effectively with clients, defense counsel, and co-counsel
• Utilize legal tech tools to streamline workflows and case management
• Mentor junior staff and provide strategic input to the Managing Attorney

Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of dedicated employment litigation experience
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar license and residency in CA
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently through all phases
• Experience with law and motion, depositions, hearings, and trial prep
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Clio, LexisNexis, Word, Adobe, Gmail, and Google Drive
• Comfortable working in a remote, tech-forward environment
• Experience with class actions and PAGA strongly preferred
• Prior defense-side experience and/or trial experience a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and commission structure
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal holidays
• CLEs and bar dues covered
• Tech reimbursement
• Rapid growth trajectory

This is a high-impact role for a confident, self-motivated litigator who’s ready to lead a department, shape firm strategy, and grow with one of the fastest-moving plaintiff-side employment firms in California. Apply now!

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