Remote Class Action Employment Attorney

About the Role
This role can be fully remote or hybrid!

A growing mid-sized plaintiffs' firm is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and driven Class Action Attorney to join its employment litigation team. This role focuses primarily on class action and PAGA wage and hour matters, with some exposure to related claims such as discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment. The position offers meaningful autonomy in managing daily responsibilities while operating within a collaborative team environment alongside senior attorneys to drive strong outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a substantial caseload of class action and PAGA wage and hour litigation matters
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, written discovery, and class certification filings
• Perform in-depth legal research and draft high-level written advocacy, including dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Work closely with senior attorneys and team members to develop and implement case strategy
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and corporate representatives
• Prepare for and attend mediations, settlement discussions, hearings, and court appearances
• Review and analyze employment-related documents such as payroll records, timekeeping data, and company policies relevant to claims
• Maintain communication with clients, class representatives, witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, and the court throughout litigation
• Oversee and delegate tasks to litigation support staff to ensure cases move forward efficiently
• Handle related employment litigation matters including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment when needed
• Ensure adherence to procedural requirements, court rules, and all litigation deadlines
• Maintain organized files and accurate documentation for all assigned matters

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar
• At least 2 years of experience handling class action litigation, ideally within employment law

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k)

Additional Requirements:
• Must pass a background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

#LI-MH1