Associate / Attorney - Plaintiff-side Employment

confidential plaintiff-side litigation firm with a multi-state footprint is seeking a mid-level employment litigation attorney to support sophisticated wage and hour matters, including class and representative actions. This is a high-responsibility role for an attorney who enjoys motion practice, discovery, and strategic case development alongside experienced trial counsel.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Plaintiff-side employment litigation practice with complex wage and hour work, including class action and PAGA matters.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdiction litigation and the opportunity to contribute to filings beyond a single state.
• Billable hours are not the primary performance focus, with day-to-day time expectations communicated as an 8-hour logged day using a flexible mix.
• Bonus philosophy tied to soft skills, leadership, and case progression rather than billable hours.

THE ROLE

• Support senior trial attorneys in developing and litigating plaintiff-side wage and hour matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions and other substantive briefing; manage written discovery and take and defend depositions.
• Handle key casework for claims involving misclassification, meal and rest break violations, expense reimbursement, and off-the-clock work.
• Assist with representative and collective components, including PAGA and FLSA-related issues, where applicable.
• Coordinate case progression and maintain strong written work product aligned with firm standards.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Fully remote (United States). California Bar admission is required.

Schedule:

Fully remote.

Compensation:

$180,000 to $220,000 base salary, depending on experience and writing strength.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active California Bar license (required).
• 6 to 10 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience.
• Substantive wage and hour experience, including misclassification, meal and rest break violations, expense reimbursement disputes, and off-the-clock work.
• Experience with PAGA and FLSA-related claims.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior trial attorneys.
• Writing sample required (two preferred).

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience supporting filings or litigation activity in additional jurisdictions such as New York, New Jersey, Washington, or Illinois.
• Leadership potential and interest in mentorship and team development, without being overly senior for an associate-level seat.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Bonuses based on soft skills, leadership, and case progression rather than billable hours.
• Billable hours are not a primary performance metric; the practice uses an 8-hours-logged daily expectation with a flexible mix.

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.