Senior Labor & Employment Litigator — Hybrid, Lead Cases

Recruitify; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer's

Paid holidays and PTO

Bar dues paid by firm and CLE support

Hybrid work schedule (3 onsite / 2 rem

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Recruitify is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with a strong background in employment defense to join our Rocklin, CA team on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote).

The ideal candidate will manage cases independently, handle depositions and motion practice, and advise clients on strategy while upholding deadlines and time records. Strong writing and client communication are essential, with preference for wage/hour, PAGA, and class action experience.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of substantive civil litigation experience preferred; independent case management.
• Ability to manage cases without constant supervision.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and litigation management skills.
• Excellent legal writing is essential.
• Experience communicating with clients and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation matters from evaluation to resolution.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Develop litigation strategies, assess risk, and advise clients.
• Defend employers in wage/hour, PAGA, class actions, and related matters.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on complex litigation.
• Maintain deadlines and accurate time records; meet billable-hour targets.

Skills

Civil litigation management

Deposition

Discovery

Motions

Legal writing

Client communication

Employment defense experience

On-site collaboration

Job description

Recruitify is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with a strong background in employment defense to join our Rocklin, CA team on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote).

The ideal candidate will manage cases independently, handle depositions and motion practice, and advise clients on strategy while upholding deadlines and time records. Strong writing and client communication are essential, with preference for wage/hour, PAGA, and class action experience.