California PAGA Attorney

Overview

This role is an ongoing engagement with an immediate start for an experienced California-licensed Labor & Employment (PAGA) Attorney. Work is fully remote (anywhere in the US) with flexible hours. The engagement can be full-time or part-time, depending on candidate preference.

The Labor & Employment practice supports employer-side matters across a range of litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA/representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment litigation involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The scope of support is flexible and may include behind-the-scenes litigation work (such as motions and discovery) as well as more direct client work, deposition activity, or courtroom presence depending on the candidate’s experience.

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 court
• 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; work with supervising partners and, where appropriate, client teams
• Handle routine court appearances and hearings as needed

Requirements

• California-licensed attorney in good standing
• 4+ years of California labor and employment litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to:
  • wage and hour class actions
  • PAGA/representative actions
  • single-plaintiff matters
• Solid grasp of the full litigation lifecycle, including case assessment and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Strong legal writing and analytical ability to manage complex, multi-party matters efficiently and accurately
• Deposition experience (taking and/or defending) preferred; comfort with routine court appearances and hearings a plus
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing concurrent assignments with minimal oversight
• When needed, client-ready to represent the firm’s interests directly with employer clients
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding references

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay (annualized, full-time basis): $180,000 - $240,000
• Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (and how the candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate).

Benefits:

• In addition to pay, W2 employees are eligible for full benefits when working 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan
• Benefits-eligible employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for attorneys

Location

• Remote (anywhere in US)

Confidentiality

• Prospective client proposals will not be made without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.