Wage Hour PAGA Employment Litigation Attorney REMOTE Plaintiff 600k

Incendia Partners; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. The role offers flexibility with remote work options and requires strong leadership and legal skills. Competitive salary with benefits included.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible time off policy

Referral program

Discretionary quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a CA Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA law.
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload independently, ensuring effective handling.
• Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants.
• Draft or supervise compelling motions and arguments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Advocacy Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Junior to Lead level) Employment (Wage & Hour and PAGA)

Employment law firm is currently seeking to hire attorneys specialized in Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. Ideally, candidates will have experience on both the plaintiff-side and defense (but not required).

Job Location: The firm will consider hiring remote candidates if they live in CA. If not working onsite, they will only need to go to the office 1-2 times per month. The firm is open to candidates with at least 2 years of CA Wage & Hour and PAGA employment experience but also wants to add senior-level talent. They are focused on hiring mid-level to senior or senior supervisory attorneys.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $275,000 per year (Top earners can expect to be in the mid-to high six-figures range; $600,000+).
• Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a percentage of the firm's recovery on cases handled.
• Benefits include:
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive health (50% coverage level including dependents), dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Referral program
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses

Law Firm Overview: Join our established and thriving Employment team based in Los Angeles. Our firm is highly regarded for advocating for employee rights, with a focus on achievements and camaraderie among our employment law professionals. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work culture where every contribution is valued.

Position Summary: We seek a skilled and driven Litigation Attorney (junior to senior level) to join our team, focusing on Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. This role requires a deep understanding of labor and employment law, experience in leading a team, and a desire to challenge employer misconduct. You will manage your own caseload independently and guide your team through all litigation stages.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage Caseload: Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring efficient and effective handling.
• For Senior / Lead Attorney: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative environment. Supervise 1-3 attorneys, depending on your capacity. Legal support is managed by another group. Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, mentoring, and developing junior staff.
• Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise compelling motions and arguments, including remand motions, opposition to arbitration motions, discovery motions, etc.
• Develop Legal Strategies: Create and implement effective legal strategies for favorable and cost-efficient case resolutions.
• Conduct Depositions and Conferences: Manage depositions and engage in meet and confer sessions to advance case objectives.
• Mediation and Negotiations: Prepare for and participate in mediations, and assist in negotiations to settle employment disputes, whether class or individual.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a CA Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA employment law.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a strategic and creative approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple complex cases.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.

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