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Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Junior to Lead level) – Employment (Wage & Hour and PAGA)

• Employment law firm is currently seeking to hire attorneys specialized in Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. Ideally, candidates will have experience on both the plaintiff-side and defense (but not required)
  

Job Location: The firm will consider hiring remote candidates if they live in CA. If not working onsite, they’ll only need to go to the office 1-2 times per month. The firm is open to candidates with at least 2 years of CA Wage & Hour and PAGA employment experience but wants to add senior-level talent as well. They are equally focused on hiring mid-level to senior or senior supervisory attorneys.
Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $275,000 per year (Top earners can expect to be in the mid-to high six-figures range; $600,000+).
• Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a % of the firm's recovery on cases handled.
• Benefits Include:
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive health (50% coverage level includes dependents), dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Referral program
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
  

Law Firm Overview: Join our established and thriving Employment team based in Los Angeles. Our firm is highly regarded for its commitment to advocating for employee rights, and we pride ourselves on our achievements and the camaraderie of our exceptional employment law professionals. We are dedicated to our mission, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work culture where every team member's contribution is valued.
Position Summary: We are looking for a skilled and and driven Litigation Attorneys (junior to senior level) to join our team, focusing on Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. This role is suited for an attorney with a deep understanding of labor and employment law, who is experienced in leading a team and eager to challenge employer misconduct. You will manage your own caseload independently, steering your team through all stages of the litigation process.
Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Caseload: Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively.
• For a Senior / Lead Attorney: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment. You would supervise 1-3 attorneys (this will depend on your appetite to earn commission). The maxium the firm will let you supervise is 3 associate attorneys. Legal support is managed by another group. Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise the preparation of compelling motions and arguments to effectively advance litigation, including remand motions, opposition to motions to compel arbitration, discovery motions, etc.
• Develop Legal Strategies: Create and execute effective legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Conduct Depositions and Conferences: Take and manage depositions, and engage in meet and confer sessions to further case objectives.
• Mediation and Negotiations: Prepare for and participate in mediations, and assist in negotiations to settle employment disputes on a class or individual basis when appropriate.
  

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a CA Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA employment law.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a creative and strategic approach to legal challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application in litigation and client advisement.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Legal

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