Litigation Attorney L&E

JBA International, LLC.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses tied to case outcomes

Job summary

JBA International, LLC. in Pasadena is seeking a high-autonomy, high-performance attorney to lead employment-law matters with direct impact on outcomes. The role centers on managing a full caseload, developing litigation strategy, and driving settlements with significant bonus potential.

The ideal candidate has a California J.D. and bar admission, 5+ years in employment law, and strong skills in research, writing, negotiation, and client advocacy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of employment law experience; plaintiff-side preferred but will consider new bar admittees.
• Strong understanding of California labor and employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, FLSA, and PAGA.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to client advocacy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients and opposing parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of employment matters and develop litigation strategy from filing through resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions; take and defend depositions.
• Lead mediation strategy and negotiations; drive settlements aligned with firm valuation models.
• Maintain strong client communication, set clear expectations on case value and timeline.
• Mentor junior attorneys and coordinate with litigation support, paralegals, and intake.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Case management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in California Bar

Job description

Location: Pasadena

Compensation: $150K - $300K+ All In with Bonus

This is a high-autonomy, high-performance role with direct impact on outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

1. Case Ownership & Strategy

• Manage a full caseload of employment matters (FEHA, wage & hour, PAGA, retaliation, wrongful termination)
• Develop and execute litigation strategy from filing through resolution
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value early and continuously
• Move cases proactively toward mediation within where appropriate

2. Litigation Execution

• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions (party, PMK, key witnesses)
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Handle court appearances independently

3. Settlement & Resolution

• Lead mediation strategy and negotiations
• Prepare demand packages and damages analyses
• Drive settlements aligned with firm valuation models
• Identify opportunities to increase case value (penalties, fee exposure, leverage points)

4. Client Management

• Maintain strong client communication and trust
• Provide clear expectations on case value and timeline
• Ensure high client satisfaction and responsiveness

5. Internal Leadership

• Work closely with litigation support, paralegals, and intake
• Mentor junior attorneys where appropriate
• Maintain strict compliance with firm deadlines and workflows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California (or applicable jurisdiction).
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, with a focus on plaintiff-side work preferred, but will consider new bar admittees.
• Strong understanding of California labor and employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, FLSA, and PAGA.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong negotiation skills and a commitment to client advocacy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients and opposing parties.

Compensation

Base Salary -$135,000 + Bonuses (up to $400,000)

• Competitive and commensurate with experience

Performance Bonus

• The firm offers aperformance-based bonus structure tied to case outcomes and overall contribution
• Bonuses are designed to reward:
• Successful case resolution and fee generation
• Efficiency in moving cases toward resolution
• Meaningful ownership and contribution to case strategy
• Additional incentives may be available for strong performance in trial, mediation outcomes, and overall production