California Labor & Employment Attorney

Overview

An experienced California-licensed Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney is sought to support a well-regarded AmLaw 200 firm on a fully remote, ongoing engagement basis. The position offers flexible hours and is open to full-time or part-time candidates based on individual preferences.

Responsibilities

• Handle or support wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment litigation matters
• Draft and argue motions, oppositions, and related briefing in California state and federal courts
• Manage written discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery requests and preparing discovery strategy
• Take and defend depositions; assist with deposition preparation and witness examination
• Support mediation preparation and participate in mediations and settlement discussions
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, and pretrial briefing; opportunities for direct trial participation depending on experience and engagement scope
• Advise on case strategy and risk; collaborate directly with supervising partners and, where appropriate, client teams
• Handle routine court appearances and hearings as needed

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in California and in good standing
• Minimum of 4 years of California labor and employment litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to wage and hour class actions, PAGA/representative actions, and single-plaintiff matters
• Strong understanding of the full litigation lifecycle from case assessment and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to handle complex, multi-party matters efficiently and with high quality
• Deposition experience (taking and/or defending) preferred; comfort with routine court appearances and hearings is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing multiple concurrent assignments with minimal oversight
• Client-ready and capable of representing the firm's interests directly with employer clients when required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Role Type: Engagement
• Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time
• Location: Remote (anywhere in the United States)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay ranges from $180,000 to $240,000 on a full-time basis. Compensation for contract engagements depends on factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and candidate preference.
• Engagements are W2 employment with eligibility for full benefits when working 20 or more hours per week, including a Qualified 401(k) plan.
• Benefits include complimentary Group Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and professional liability insurance.
• Attorneys receive a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Professional Expense stipend.

Location

• Fully remote position available to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Confidentiality

Candidates will not be proposed to prospective clients without prior consent. Selected candidates for further consideration will be contacted directly.