Employment Litigator – Plaintiff-Side Employment Law
Work that matters starts here. A plaintiff-side employment law practice is building momentum across California, advocating for employees facing wage theft, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace injustices.
This practice is seeking a driven Employment Litigator who is ready to take ownership of impactful cases and help employees assert their rights.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will represent employees in wage and hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, and class action matters. You will manage written discovery, depositions, court appearances, and arbitrations, while also drafting mediation briefs, trial briefs, and dispositive motions.
You will collaborate with an experienced litigation team while maintaining autonomy over your caseload and contributing to case strategy from intake through resolution.
What This Opportunity Offers
$110,000 - $130,000 for less experienced attorneys
$150,000+ for more experienced attorneys
Additional compensation includes 3% of attorneys’ fees on firm cases, 25% of attorneys’ fees on cases you originate, and an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits include:
90% employer-paid health insurance after 30 days
401(k) with employer match
5 paid sick days
Hybrid schedule with a path to full remote after initial onboarding
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a licensed California attorney in good standing with a strong background in employment litigation, including wage and hour and representative actions. You should be confident handling discovery, motion practice, and court appearances, and passionate about advocating for workers and achieving meaningful outcomes.
Apply today through Mission Recruiting and take the next step in advancing workplace justice.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000
Reference: 148834
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$110,000–$150,000 Per Year
Skills
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