Junior to Managing Attorney Employment Wage Hour ...

Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Attorney (Junior to Managing Attorney) Employment (Wage & Hour and PAGA)Employment law firm is seeking 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 remote candidates if they live in CA. If not working onsite, they’ll only need to go to the office approximately once per month. The firm is open to candidates with at least 2 years of CA Wage & Hour and PAGA employment experience and is looking to add senior-level talent as well. They are equally focused on hiring mid-level to senior or senior supervisory pensation and Benefits:Base Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 per year (Top earners can expect to be in the mid-to high six-figures range; $600,000+)Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a percentage of the firm’s recovery on cases handled.Benefits Include:401(k) planComprehensive health (50% coverage level includes dependents), dental, and vision insuranceFlexible time off policyReferral programDiscretionary quarterly bonusesFirm Overview: Join our established Employment team based in Los Angeles. We are committed to advocating for employee rights and value collaboration within our team.Position Summary: We are looking for a skilled Litigation Attorney (junior to Managing Attorney) to focus on Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. This role suits an attorney with a deep understanding of labor and employment law, experience leading a team, and a readiness to challenge employer misconduct. You will manage your own caseload independently and guide your team through all stages of litigation.Primary Responsibilities:Manage Caseload: Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively.Senior / Lead Attorney Leadership: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative team environment. Supervise up to 3 associate attorneys. Legal support is managed by another group. Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, mentoring, and developing junior staff.Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise the preparation of motions and arguments to 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 California 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 -depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application in litigation and client advisement.Strong written and verbal advocacy skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21