California PAGA Attorney

Latitude Legal is seeking an experienced California-licensed Labor & Employment (PAGA) Attorney to support a well-regarded AmLaw 200 firm on a fully remote, engagement basis. The engagement is ongoing with an immediate start, and hours are flexible. The firm is open to candidates available full-time or part-time, depending on candidate's preferences.The firm's Labor & Employment practice handles a broad mix of employer-side work, from high-stakes wage and hour class actions and PAGA/representative actions to single-plaintiff matters involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The scope of this engagement is intentionally flexible. Attorneys who prefer to focus on behind-the-scenes litigation support (e.g., motions, discovery, case development) will find a natural fit, as will those who want more direct client contact, deposition work, or courtroom presence. The firm is open to candidates across that spectrum and will work with the right attorney to define a role that plays to their strengths.What You'll Do Includes:Handle or support wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment litigation mattersDraft and argue motions, oppositions, and related briefing in California state and federal courtManage written discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery requests and preparing discovery strategyTake and defend depositions; assist with deposition preparation and witness examinationSupport mediation prep and participate in mediations and settlement discussionsAssist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, and pretrial briefing; opportunities for direct trial participation depending on experience and engagement scopeAdvise on case strategy and risk; work directly with supervising partners and, where appropriate, client teamsHandle routine court appearances and hearings as neededWho You Are:California-licensed attorney in good standing with 4+ years of California labor and employment litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to wage and hour class actions, PAGA/representative actions, and single-plaintiff mattersSolid grasp of the full litigation lifecycle, from case assessment and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial prepStrong legal writer with the analytical chops to handle complex, multi-party matters without sacrificing quality or efficiencyDeposition experience (taking and/or defending) preferred; comfort with routine court appearances and hearings a plusAble to work independently in a remote environment, managing concurrent assignments across multiple matters with minimal oversightClient-ready when needed, capable of representing the firm's interests directly with employer clients when the role calls for itCalifornia licensed and in good standingJ.D. from an accredited law schoolOutstanding referencesPosition Details:Type of Role: EngagementSchedule: Part-Time or Full-TimeLocation: Remote (anywhere in US)Compensation:Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 - $240,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).Benefits: In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.ConfidentialityLatitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.About LatitudeLatitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.Latitude Contract Engagements & SecondmentsOutstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office.Permanent PositionsOutstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. 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