Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Remote work

Bonuses

Origination bonuses

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney on the plaintiff side to handle complex workplace disputes for California clients. The role covers wage and hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, and class actions, from intake through resolution, in a hybrid work environment.

Candidates should have significant employment litigation experience, California bar admission, and the ability to manage a caseload with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in employment litigation.
• Strong background in wage and hour litigation and representative actions.
• Experience handling discovery, motions, and court appearances.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication and case management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent employees in wage and hour litigation, PAGA actions, harassment, and retaliation matters.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution with senior team support.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in court appearances and mediation.
• Collaborate on case strategy and maintain client communications throughout litigation.

Skills

California Bar

Employment litigation

Wage & hour

Discovery & motions

Legal research & writing

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Employment Litigation Attorney – Plaintiff-Side (3+ Years)

Opportunity Summary

Mission Recruiting is conducting a confidential search for an Employment Litigation Attorney to join a growing plaintiff-side employment law practice serving clients throughout California. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for employees while handling sophisticated wage and hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, and class action litigation.

The position offers a salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000+, multiple bonus opportunities tied to case results and business development, a hybrid work schedule with the opportunity to transition to fully remote work, and meaningful responsibility managing cases from intake through resolution.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000+, depending on experience

• $110,000–$130,000 for less experienced attorneys
• $150,000+ for more experienced attorneys
• 3% of attorneys' fees on firm cases
• 25% of attorneys' fees on originated matters
• Annual discretionary bonus

Location & Work Arrangement

California

Hybrid

• Opportunity to transition to a fully remote schedule based on performance and tenure

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a motivated Employment Litigator to represent employees in complex workplace disputes involving wage theft, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and representative actions. This role provides meaningful responsibility throughout every stage of litigation while offering the support of an experienced legal team.

Attorneys in this position manage their own caseload while collaborating on litigation strategy, handling sophisticated employment matters, and advocating for employees seeking justice in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Represent employees in:
• Wage and hour litigation
• PAGA actions
• Harassment and retaliation matters
• Employment class actions
• Manage cases from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, mediation briefs, and trial briefs
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Collaborate with the litigation team on case strategy
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process

Recommended Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• Experience in employment litigation
• Strong background in wage and hour litigation and representative actions
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and court appearances
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong client communication and case management abilities
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating PAGA claims
• Mediation and arbitration experience
• Passion for employee advocacy and plaintiff-side employment law
• Business development experience or interest in originating cases
• 401(k) with employer match
• Opportunity to transition to fully remote work
• Performance-based compensation opportunities
• Collaborative litigation team with mentorship and professional development

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Represent employees in impactful workplace litigation
• Meaningful responsibility from intake through resolution
• Hybrid schedule with a pathway to fully remote work
• Multiple compensation incentives, including fee-sharing and origination bonuses
• Collaborative environment with significant litigation autonomy
• Opportunity to build a long-term plaintiff-side employment practice

About Mission Recruiting

Mission Recruiting is a nationally recognized legal recruiting firm connecting exceptional attorneys with outstanding career opportunities throughout the United States. We partner with respected law firms while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and complete client confidentiality.

Apply Today

If you're an Employment Litigator looking to build a rewarding plaintiff-side practice while advocating for employees and developing your litigation career, we encourage you to apply today.