Employment Attorney - Labor & Employment

About these opportunities

This listing covers 8 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation, and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

8 Current Openings

Employment Law Partner

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This is a California-based position.

Compensation: $230K - $300K base

Experience: 10+ years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

The firm is seeking an Employment Law Partner to join a growing employment law department. This opportunity offers direct access to partners and significant growth potential within a well-established firm.

What you'll do

• Defend school districts in employment lawsuits.
• Advise leadership on complex employment laws.
• Review and draft employment policies.
• Train HR and administrators on legal compliance.

What you bring (required)

• Strong employment litigation defense background.
• Experience in school district defense.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Member, State Bar of California in good standing.
• Experience in compliance, employee handbooks.
• Extensive PAGA experience.

Employment Law Senior Attorney

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This role is remote, requiring candidates to be based in California.

Compensation: $230K - $300K base

Experience: 8+ years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

Join a rapidly expanding employment law department focused on defense and litigation. This is an opportunity to be part of a well-established firm with a stellar reputation and strong leadership.

What you'll do

• Manage and oversee PAGA claims and class action-style lawsuits.
• Develop and execute legal strategies for PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on California labor law compliance and PAGA risks.
• Foster client relationships and identify business development opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys on PAGA-related matters.

What you bring (required)

• Well-established, exclusive employment litigation, defense background.
• Experience in employment law compliance and wage/hour audits.
• Juris Doctor degree and California Bar membership.
• Strong litigation experience.
• Significant PAGA, class action, and compliance expertise.
• Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability.

Employment Partner [$500K Book, LA]

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring 2 days in-office.

Compensation: $200K - $230K base

Experience: 8 - 20 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a dedicated employment practice within a sophisticated boutique firm. The firm offers immediate internal referral flow from active Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation groups.

What you'll do

• Build and own a new employment practice.
• Advise employers on California compliance.
• Defend employment claims and class actions.
• Support M&A and real estate transactions.
• Originate and grow client relationships.

What you bring (required)

• Defense-side California employment law experience.
• Experience spanning advice, counsel, and litigation.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Proven track record of business development.

Entry Level Workers Comp Attorney (1-5 years)

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Long Beach, CA / San Diego, CA / Ontario, CA / San Francisco, CA / Sacramento, CA / Santa Monica, CA / Orange County, CA / Fresno, CA or elsewhere in California

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid/remote position, with occasional in-person appearances required.

Compensation: $130K - $175K base

Experience: 1 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

You will work with diverse clients, including national companies and professional sports teams.

What you'll do

• Manage a full caseload of defense cases.
• Conduct remote and in-person depositions.
• Research, draft motions, and prepare documents.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Contribute to business development efforts.

What you bring (required)

• Consistent billing at 200+ hours per month.
• Active California Bar license.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Personable, collaborative, and team-oriented.

Hearing Representative (Workers' Compensation Defense)

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This is a fully remote role with equipment provided; travel may be required for some in-person hearings.

Compensation: $55K - $120K base

Experience: 3 - 20 years

Bar admission: Not specified

About the opportunity

The firm is actively expanding and offers a supportive environment for hearing representatives.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload of lien files from review to resolution.
• Rate permanent disability using AMA Guides and understand apportionment.
• Represent clients at WCAB hearings and settlement conferences.
• Negotiate with lien claimants to resolve disputes effectively.
• Communicate with clients and provide written summaries routinely.

What you bring (required)

• Experience appearing before WCAB judges for substantive hearings.
• Experience managing a caseload of lien files independently.
• Must be located in California.
• Available for full-time employment only.

Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in-office.

Compensation: $225K - $245K base

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a national firm with a boutique feel, known for its hands-on approach. The role focuses on employment and insurance defense matters, providing direct interaction with partners and clients.

What you'll do

• Defend single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Handle PAGA matters and class actions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and discovery motions.
• Work directly with multiple partners.

What you bring (required)

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Experience defending single-plaintiff employment litigation.
• Hands-on deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience.
• Ability to manage day-to-day case responsibilities with independence.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Experience handling PAGA litigation.

Labor & Employment Associate - Sacramento

Location: Sacramento, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week in the Sacramento office.

Compensation: $170K - $250K base

Experience: 3 - 7 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This opportunity is with a boutique firm specializing in California labor and employment law, known for its high-stakes litigation practice. They are seeking an Associate to provide strategic advice and handle complex litigation for private sector employer clients.

What you'll do

• Provide advice on personnel matters to private sector employers.
• Handle high-stakes employment litigation in court and arbitration.
• Represent employers in administrative matters before agencies.
• Manage class/collective action lawsuits and single-plaintiff cases.
• Work independently on significant matters while collaborating.

What you bring (required)

• Experience representing private sector employers.
• Juris Doctor with a strong academic record.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Expertise in California employment law.

Labor & Employment Counsel

Location: Los Angeles, CA or elsewhere in California

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days in-office in Los Angeles, CA.

Compensation: $280K - $305K base

Experience: 9 - 12 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Labor & Employment Counsel to join a national firm with a boutique feel. The role offers significant autonomy and direct client exposure within their employment practice.

What you'll do

• Manage labor and employment litigation matters end-to-end.
• Defend single plaintiff claims, including wage and hour.
• Handle PAGA matters and class actions.
• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions.
• Supervise and mentor associates on the team.

What you bring (required)

• California labor and employment litigation experience.
• True wage and hour expertise, including PAGA and class actions.
• Ability to manage cases independently with minimal oversight.
• Hands-on courtroom experience.
• Active California bar license.
• Strong research and writing skills.