Counsel / Senior Counsel – Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour & PAGA)
(Plaintiff-Side | Remote within California)
About the Role
Our client, a top-tier California plaintiff-side employment law firm , is expanding its litigation team and seeking Counsel or Senior Counsel-level attorneys with 5+ years of California wage & hour employment litigation experience .
The firm focuses exclusively on wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on high-impact cases , earn exceptional compensation , and enjoy a remote-first work environment .
While the firm is plaintiff-side, candidates coming from employment defense backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply due to the quality of training and litigation rigor they bring. Prior plaintiff-side experience is not required .
Attorneys may work fully remote anywhere in California , with optional access to the firm’s Los Angeles office .
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary : $140,000 – $250,000
Total Compensation Potential : Top performers earn mid- to high-six figures ($500K+)
Additional Compensation :
Percentage of firm recovery on cases handled
Discretionary quarterly bonuses
Referral bonuses
Benefits Include : 401(k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% coverage including dependents)
Flexible time off
Remote-first work model
Why This Opportunity
High Earnings Without Billable Hours : Plaintiff-side recoveries often exceed traditional defense compensation structures.
Remote Flexibility : Work from anywhere in California with minimal in-office expectations (typically once every 4–6 weeks for senior attorneys).
Career Growth : Clear paths to leadership and team-lead roles.
Recession-Resistant Practice : Wage & hour and PAGA litigation dominate California court dockets.
Sophisticated Litigation : Ideal for attorneys who enjoy complex, high-stakes employment litigation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of approximately 30-40 wage & hour and PAGA matters after onboarding.
Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
Take and defend depositions.
Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
Qualifications
5+ years of California wage & hour employment litigation experience (class actions and / or PAGA).
Plaintiff-side or employment defense experience accepted.
Strong litigation fundamentals, including discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
Desire to focus long-term on wage & hour and PAGA litigation .
Active California Bar license.
Ability to work remotely within California with occasional travel.
This role is best suited for attorneys trained in firm-based litigation environments .
Work Location
Remote within California
Optional access to Los Angeles office
Initial onboarding includes brief in-person training in Los Angeles
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