Labor and Employment Attorney- Can be Remote

gpac; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote option for CA attorneys

Hybrid option available

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney with 5+ years of California litigation experience to join a respected firm as a Senior Associate or Junior Partner. The role offers remote or hybrid work within California and the opportunity to take on leadership and business development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate handles FEHA, wrongful termination, discrimination matters, and class actions, with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, and a track record of client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years California Labor & Employment litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership.
• Experience with FEHA and wrongful termination matters.
• Class action and/or PAGA experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters with team support.
• Strong client-service skills and professional judgment.
• Experience with advice and counseling, workplace investigations, handbooks, policies, and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment litigation from inception through resolution.
• Handle FEHA, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters.
• Work on class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery and interact with opposing counsel.
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

FEHA

PAGA

Class action

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

California Bar

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar member

Job description

Senior Labor & Employment Attorney / Junior Partner

California | Remote or Hybrid |

A highly respected, established California law firm is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its sophisticated and growing L&E practice.

This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced employment litigator who is looking for meaningful responsibility, high-quality work, and the opportunity to take the next step in their career. The role is open to attorneys operating at the Senior Associate or Junior Partner level, depending on experience and business development background.

The Opportunity

The L&E practice represents a diverse range of employers across a broad spectrum of industries, handling sophisticated and often high-stakes employment matters.

The attorney in this role will have the opportunity to run cases with partner support as needed, while working directly with clients and opposing counsel. This position can be located in LA, San Diego or Orange County if a remote role is not preferred.

Responsibilities May Include

• Managing complex employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Handling individual FEHA, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters
• Working on class action and PAGA litigation
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and other substantive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing discovery and interacting directly with opposing counsel
• Participating in mediations, hearings, and trials
• Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategy
• Advising clients on employment-related issues as needed

For more experienced attorneys, there is also an opportunity to take on a leadership role within the practice and develop or bring in business. The firm provides the platform, resources, and support for attorneys interested in continuing to grow their own practice.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong employment litigator who is comfortable taking ownership of matters and interacting directly with clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years of California Labor & Employment litigation experience
• Plaintiff and Defense candidates are considered
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Strong experience with employment litigation, including FEHA and wrongful termination matters
• Class action and/or PAGA experience strongly preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage matters while working effectively with a team
• Strong client-service skills and professional judgment

Experience with advice and counseling, workplace investigations, handbooks, policies, and compliance matters is a plus.

Compensation & Flexibility

• Competitive base salary
• Year-end discretionary bonus
• Fully remote option for California-based attorneys
• Hybrid option available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Established platform with sophisticated clients and high-quality work
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and business development/practice growth

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great fit for an attorney who wants more than simply handling a caseload. The firm offers the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated L&E matters, work directly with clients, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and build toward a larger role within the practice.

This search is being conducted confidentially.

Competitive Compensation Based On Experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.