Employment Litigation Attorney

Globaltize; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

Flexible Schedule

No Billable-Hour Targets

No Origination Requirements

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Dedicated Support

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Globaltize seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join a fully remote California-focused plaintiff-side practice. The attorney will manage cases from filing to resolution, handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes and more.

The role requires active California State Bar membership, at least 5 years of CA employment litigation experience, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of California employment litigation experience; plaintiff, defendant, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage employment litigation matters and develop case strategies.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage California employment litigation cases from filing through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with firm leadership when appropriate.
• Draft and review complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and settlement demands.
• Conduct written discovery and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare clients and witnesses.

Skills

California Bar (Active)

California employment law knowledge

Independent litigation management

Client communication

Job description

Location: Remote – United States

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Compensation: $150,000–$250,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Flexible schedule with Pacific Time availability

Licensure: Active California State Bar membership required

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join a well-established, California-based plaintiff-side employment litigation boutique.

Our client is a fully remote law firm with a collaborative team of approximately 40 professionals. The firm focuses on high-quality employment litigation, providing attorneys with the resources, autonomy, and support necessary to handle meaningful cases without traditional billable-hour pressure.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with substantial California employment litigation experience who is confident managing cases independently, enjoys working directly with clients, and values long-term professional growth within a supportive legal team.

No billable-hour targets. No client origination requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage California employment litigation cases from filing through resolution, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and related claims.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, making substantive case decisions while collaborating with firm leadership when appropriate.
• Draft and review complaints, motions, legal briefs, discovery requests, settlement demands, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Conduct written discovery, including preparing and responding to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare clients and witnesses for litigation proceedings.
• Represent clients in mediations, settlement conferences, court appearances, and negotiations.
• Maintain proactive, professional communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Supervise and coordinate work performed by assigned law clerks.
• Manage litigation deadlines, case progression, and documentation using firm systems.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver excellent legal representation and client service.

Required Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of California employment litigation experience, representing plaintiffs, defendants, or both.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage employment litigation matters and develop effective case strategies.
• Substantial experience drafting legal motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Meaningful hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment laws, including FEHA, wage and hour regulations, and related statutes.
• Excellent legal research, analytical reasoning, written advocacy, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a distributed legal team.
• Availability for scheduled meetings, court proceedings, and other professional obligations during Pacific Time business hours.
• Ability to travel occasionally to California for in-person legal proceedings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling class action litigation and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters.
• Experience supervising law clerks, paralegals, or other litigation support professionals.
• Familiarity with legal case management software and remote litigation workflows.

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

We are looking for an attorney who combines strong litigation capabilities with sound professional judgment, accountability, and a genuine commitment to employment law.

The ideal candidate is approachable, communicates clearly with clients and colleagues, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

We especially value candidates who demonstrate a consistent commitment to employment litigation and are seeking a long-term opportunity to contribute to a growing legal practice.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $150,000–$250,000, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
• 100% Remote Work: Work from anywhere within the United States.
• Flexible Schedule: Autonomy to organize your work while meeting professional and client commitments.
• No Billable-Hour Targets: Focus on effective legal advocacy rather than tracking billable hours.
• No Origination Requirements: No expectation to generate your own book of business.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with employer contributions and defined retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Dedicated Support: Access to law clerks, litigation coordinators, and established operational systems.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced attorneys who value professionalism, accountability, and thoughtful legal practice.