Labor and Employment Attorney (Remote)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are a rapidly growing, tech-forward and successful Plaintiff-Side Labor and Employment Litigation Firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a skilled, detail-oriented and aggressive attorney. This is a fully-remote position.

With the help of multiple experienced litigation paralegals and other support staff members made available to you, you will be trusted to handle labor and employment cases, including single-plaintiff FEHA and wrongful termination matters as well as wage and hour cases from inception to resolution. (PAGA and class action experience is a plus.)

We are seeking a candidate who is interested in building a long-term professional relationship. Ultimately, this is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and cutting-edge law firm, engage in impactful work, and join a mission-driven team dedicated to advocating for employees' rights and achieving justice in the workplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure: Licensed to practice law in California;
• Relevant Experience: At least five (5) years of dedicated labor and employment litigation experience (FEHA, wrongful termination, and wage and hour);
• Detail-Oriented: You are diligent and carefully proofread your work;
• Writing and Analysis: Strong writing and analytical skills, with experience drafting complaints, arbitration demands, mediation briefs, motions (including Motions to Compel and MSJs), oppositions, and discovery requests/responses;
• Litigation Skills: Proven ability to draft pleadings, motions and briefs, take and defend depositions, handle court appearances, perform research, and prepare for and attend trials/arbitration hearings;
• Settlement Negotiation Experience: You have experience working with defense counsel to negotiate settlements;
• Sociable: You can relate to clients and defense counsel, and progress cases efficiently; and
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Word, Adobe, Clio, Google Drive, Gmail, LexisNexis, and various legal AI tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in Spanish
• Class and PAGA Experience
• Big Law Experience
• Trial and Arbitration Hearing Experience

PAY: The base salary for this role is between $150,000 to 200,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus other benefits explained below.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• Fully remote
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Origination Fees: Percentage of attorney's fees for matters you bring into the firm
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm-Sponsored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Bar Dues: Firm-paid CLE courses and bar dues
• Monthly reimbursements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed to practice law in California?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Employment & labor law: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• California (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote