Remote Sr Employment Defense Litigation Attorney (Southern California)

Remote Sr Employment Defense Litigation Attorney (Southern California)Location: 100% Remote (must reside within driving distance of Pasadena, CA) Position: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe 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.ResponsibilitiesDefend employers in employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff, class action, and PAGA casesManage cases from inception through resolution or trialDevelop litigation strategy and handle pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparationProvide employment advice and counsel to clientsWork closely with partners while independently managing assigned mattersQualifications- 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 standingWork Model- Fully remote - Must live within driving distance of Pasadena, CA - Occasional in-person meetings or client appearancesCompensation & 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