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Managing Attorney - Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour / Remote)

$140k - $250k

Incendia Partners

Managing Attorney (one step down from Partner) – 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 to Managing Attorney 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 only 1 office visit a month to Los Angeles expected.

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

Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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