Employment Attorney

Ascendion; California; Remote; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays annually

Paid time off (PTO)

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A growing plaintiff-side employment law firm seeks an Employment Law Attorney to handle remote work in California. Candidates should possess 3-10 years of experience in plaintiff-side employment law, particularly in wage & hour and class action litigation. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake to resolution while developing case strategies. This role offers up to $250K salary and a collaborative team culture, with various benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience practicing plaintiff-side employment law.
• Strong experience with wage & hour class actions.
• Solid litigation skills, including motion practice and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side employment law matters, with focus on wage & hour.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Stay current on California and federal employment law developments.

Skills

Litigation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Active and good-standing California Bar license

Job description

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Compensation

$160,000 – $250,000 base (DOE)

Experience

3–10 years

Location

Remote – California

About the Role

We are partnering with a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm seeking an Employment Law Attorney with strong experience in wage & hour and class action litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work fully remotely within California while handling high-impact cases on behalf of employees.

The ideal candidate is passionate about plaintiff advocacy, comfortable owning matters, and experienced in managing cases from intake through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side employment law matters, with a focus on wage & hour and class/representative actions
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Work closely with clients, experts, and co-counsel
• Assist in developing case strategy from pre-litigation through trial (as applicable)
• Stay current on California and federal employment law developments

Required Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience practicing plaintiff-side employment law
• Strong experience with wage & hour class actions
• Active and good-standing California Bar license
• Solid litigation skills, including motion practice and discovery
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PAGA and class certification matters
• Trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience
• Background working in a fast-paced plaintiff-side practice

Why This Opportunity

• Fully remote role within California
• Competitive base salary up to $250K
• High-quality plaintiff-side case work
• Long-term growth and leadership potential
• Collaborative and mission-driven team culture

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 – $250,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays annually
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Remote work flexibility

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services