Remote Sr Employment Defense Litigation Attorney (Southern California)
Location: 100% Remote (must reside within driving distance of Pasadena, CA) Position: Full-Time
About the Role
We are partnering with a growing employment litigation practice seeking a Senior Employment Defense Litigator to take ownership of complex employment matters. This is a senior role for an attorney who genuinely enjoys litigation and wants meaningful responsibility running cases end-to-end.
Responsibilities
- Defend employers in employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class action, and PAGA cases
- Manage cases from inception through resolution or trial
- Develop litigation strategy and handle pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
- Provide employment advice and counsel to clients
- Work closely with partners while independently managing assigned matters
Qualifications
- 10+ years of employment litigation experience, primarily on the defense side - Demonstrated experience handling matters start-to-finish - Class action and PAGA experience strongly preferred - Prior plaintiff-side experience considered if not from a high-volume firm - Self-directed, reliable, and confident litigator - Must be admitted to the California Bar and in good standing
Work Model
- Fully remote - Must live within driving distance of Pasadena, CA - Occasional in-person meetings or client appearances
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $230,000–$300,000 - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee - Annual billable requirement: 1,900 hours - $100 per hour bonus for any billable hours above 1,900 - 401(k) - Paid time off
Remote Sr Employment Defense Litigation Attorney (Southern California) in Remote at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.