Labor and Employment Attorney

Law Life Coach; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Job summary

Law Life Coach, in partnership with a boutique employment litigation firm, seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to support an active docket and take ownership of matters. You will work closely with partners on complex disputes and contribute to strategy and trial preparation.

The role offers mentorship, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow within a boutique environment, focusing on wage-hour, PAGA, and other employment matters.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of practice in labor and employment law.
• Experience handling wage-hour issues and class actions.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Proactive, boutique-firm mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting partners on employment litigation matters
• Handling depositions, motions, and case strategy
• Managing a portion of cases independently
• Assisting with class action and PAGA litigation
• Participating in discovery, court appearances, and trial preparation

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

PAGA experience

Job description

Law Life Coach is sponsoring an exclusive opportunity with a collegial boutique employment litigation firm seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to support an active and growing litigation practice.

The firm represents management-side employers in complex workplace matters, including class actions, PAGA litigation, wage and hour disputes, and employment-related claims. The team is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality legal work, and commitment to building a sustainable practice environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners while developing meaningful litigation responsibility.

The Role

The attorney will support partners on an active litigation docket while also taking ownership of certain matters and litigation tasks. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation, values mentorship, and wants to grow within a boutique firm environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting partners on employment litigation matters
• Handling depositions, motions, and case strategy
• Managing a portion of cases independently
• Assisting with class action and PAGA litigation
• Participating in discovery, court appearances, and trial preparation

Attorneys with experience taking depositions, arguing motions, second-chairing trials, or independently managing cases are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate

The firm is seeking an attorney who is:

• 3–8 years into practice
• Experienced in labor & employment litigation
• Comfortable working on complex employment matters including wage and hour and PAGA issues
• Organized, collaborative, and proactive
• Interested in growing within a boutique firm environment

Experience with class action or PAGA litigation is highly desirable.

Compensation & Structure

• Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (depending on experience)
• Billable target: 1,500 hours
• Bonus: Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Healthcare stipend: $800 per month
• Paid time off:

Attorneys benefit from a collaborative team environment, direct access to partners, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to both litigation strategy and the firm’s continued growth.