Litigation Attorney

Scion Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Ten paid holidays annually

Significant monthly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Scion Staffing is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney for a fully remote position. This role is perfect for experienced California employment litigators who excel in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

You will manage a high-volume caseload, draft legal documents, conduct research, and advise clients on litigation risks. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of California employment law experience and an active California Bar admission. The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000–$200,000 and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of California employment litigation experience.
• Active California Bar admission and good standing.
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of California employment litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic case recommendations.
• Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Skills

California employment litigation experience

Strong legal research skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Client management abilities

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Employment Litigation Attorney on behalf of a rapidly growing plaintiff-side employment law firm. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced California employment litigator who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment focused on strategic advocacy, exceptional client service, and strong case outcomes.

This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.; however, candidates must be licensed in California and have experience practicing California employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of California employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic case recommendations.
• Handle depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Advise clients on employment law matters and litigation risk.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff in a remote work environment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide exceptional client service.
• Develop creative and effective litigation strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission and good standing.
• 3-5+ years of California employment litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a remote-first, technology-driven environment.
• Competitive base salary: $140,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Significant monthly bonus opportunities tied to case settlements and performance.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Strong opportunities for professional advancement and increased earning potential.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.