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REMOTE Employment Defense Attorney

Law Firms
Irvine, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

Job Title: Employment Defense Attorney

Location: Remote - Hybrid optional from Irvine, Encino, San Francisco and San Diego

Salary: $250,000 - $300,000

Billables: 1850


A well-established California law firm is seeking an Employment Defense Attorney to join its growing labor and employment practice. This is an opportunity to work with a team known for handling high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients, while building a clear and achievable path toward partnership.


What You’ll Work On

  • Defending employers in single-plaintiff and complex class action employment matters
  • Handling cases involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination
  • Managing matters through all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
  • Collaborating with a seasoned team of litigators on complex, high-value cases
  • Advising clients on litigation strategy and risk mitigation


What They’re Looking For

  • Licensed to practice in California
  • Experience in employment litigation on the defense side
  • Strong skills in legal research, writing, and motion practice


Why This Role

  • Top-tier clients and high-quality work that will challenge and grow your litigation skills
  • A collaborative team environment where mentorship is a priority
  • Clear and realistic partnership track for attorneys looking to build a long-term career


Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $250,000 – $300,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.


Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO(3 weeks)


Email: shaswat.jadhav@ascendion.com

Salary : $250,000 - $300,000

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