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Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney – California (Remote)
About the Role
We are a growing plaintiff-side employment law practice seeking an attorney to join our team and litigate wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour claims on behalf of California workers. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in California. In-person appearances are rare but may occasionally be required for hearings or other proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned caseload from acquisition through settlement or trial, with full ownership of each matter
- Review incoming leads and evaluate case viability, applying sound legal judgment to intake decisions
- Interface directly with clients throughout the life of each case, providing guidance and maintaining strong relationships
- Litigate wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour claims in state and federal court
- Handle all aspects of case development including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, and negotiations
- Lead and supervise a dedicated admin team on each file, including case managers and support staff — providing direction, oversight, and day-to-day guidance
- Meet performance benchmarks tied to case progression and collected fees
Qualifications
- Active California State Bar membership in good standing
- Plaintiff-side employment law experience preferred; exceptional self-starters without employment law experience encouraged to apply
- Preferred - working knowledge of FEHA, Title VII, Labor Code wage and hour provisions, and related California employment law
- Comfortable supervising and mentoring non-attorney staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to independently manage a caseload with minimal oversight
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Located anywhere in California
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000 – $140,000, commensurate with experience
- Performance bonus based on collected fees
- Health insurance
- Monthly stipend covering phone, internet, and technology expenses
- Fully remote work environment
To Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your background and interest in plaintiff-side employment law to [insert email]. We review applications on a rolling basis.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000