Remote Employment Defense Attorney

Law firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice specializing in employment defense is seeking an Employment Defense Attorney to work remotely in California. The position entails managing cases, drafting motions, and representing clients in hearings and mediations. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of employment defense experience and strong motion practice skills. The salary range is $170,000 to $300,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with various benefits offered as well.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment defense experience.
• Strong motion practice and discovery skills.
• Experience handling wage & hour and discrimination matters.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense cases from intake through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, including demurrers and summary judgment.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery and case strategy.
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Advise employers on compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Employment defense experience

Motion practice skills

Discovery skills

Independently manage litigation caseload

Job description

Employment Defense Attorney (Remote – California)

Base Salary: $170,000 - $300,000 (2+ yrs of experience)

About the Role

The position focuses on defending employers in a wide range of employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA matters. The role offers substantive litigation responsibility and consistent client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense cases from intake through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including demurrers and summary judgment
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle written discovery and case strategy
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise employers on compliance and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment defense experience
• Strong motion practice and discovery skills
• Experience handling wage & hour and discrimination matters
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload in a remote setting

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 – $300,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: