Senior Counsel - Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour / Remote)

Job Description

Counsel / Senior Counsel – Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour & PAGA)

(Plaintiff-Side | Remote within California)

About The Role

Our client, a top-tier California plaintiff-side employment law firm, is expanding its litigation team and seeking Counsel or Senior Counsel-level attorneys with 5+ years of California wage & hour employment litigation experience.

The firm focuses exclusively on wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on high-impact cases, earn exceptional compensation, and enjoy a remote-first work environment.

While the firm is plaintiff-side, candidates coming from employment defense backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply due to the quality of training and litigation rigor they bring. Prior plaintiff-side experience is not required.

Attorneys may work fully remote anywhere in California, with optional access to the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $140,000 – $250,000

Total Compensation Potential: Top performers earn mid- to high-six figures ($500K+)

Additional Compensation

• Percentage of firm recovery on cases handled
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
• Referral bonuses
  
  

Benefits Include

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% coverage including dependents)
• Flexible time off
• Remote-first work model
  
  

Why This Opportunity

• High Earnings Without Billable Hours: Plaintiff-side recoveries often exceed traditional defense compensation structures.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in California with minimal in-office expectations (typically once every 4–6 weeks for senior attorneys).
• Career Growth: Clear paths to leadership and team-lead roles.
• Recession-Resistant Practice: Wage & hour and PAGA litigation dominate California court dockets.
• Sophisticated Litigation: Ideal for attorneys who enjoy complex, high-stakes employment litigation.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 30-40 wage & hour and PAGA matters after onboarding.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California wage & hour employment litigation experience (class actions and/or PAGA).
• Plaintiff-side or employment defense experience accepted.
• Strong litigation fundamentals, including discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Desire to focus long-term on wage & hour and PAGA litigation.
• Active California Bar license.
• Ability to work remotely within California with occasional travel.
• This role is best suited for attorneys trained in firm-based litigation environments.
  
  

Work Location

• Remote within California
• Optional access to Los Angeles office
• Initial onboarding includes brief in-person training in Los Angeles
  
  

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