- Employment Litigation Attorney | 20–30 Cases | Remote | Up to $180K + Incentives

Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney – Remote | $130K–$180K | 20–30 Cases

Location

Torrance / Los Angeles, CA

Work Arrangement: Remote; Los Angeles or Orange County residency required

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $130,000–$180,000, with potential for performance-based bonuses and case-related commission incentivesHealth insurance401(k)Paid vacation and sick leave

About The Firm

Our client, a boutique plaintiff-side litigation firm with offices in Torrance and Orange County, is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join its growing employment practice. The firm offers a small, collaborative team environment with direct mentorship and meaningful responsibility throughout the litigation process.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an attorney with 1–4 years of employment litigation experience who wants to advocate for employees and develop their litigation skills. Plaintiff-side experience is preferred, and defense attorneys with substantive employment litigation experience will also be considered.

The expected caseload is 20–30 cases total, with approximately half to two-thirds in active litigation. The remaining matters are in pre-litigation, providing experience across different stages of a case.

Matters include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour violations, whistleblower claims, and leave and disability disputes under California law.

This position is remote for attorneys based in Los Angeles or Orange County. Candidates must be available for in-person meetings, court appearances, depositions, and other case-related obligations as needed. This is not a statewide remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of approximately 20–30 employment matters with appropriate supervisionHandle both litigation and pre-litigation mattersDraft complaints, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documentsPropound and respond to written discoveryTake and defend depositionsParticipate in mediations and settlement negotiationsAssist with trial preparation and trialMaintain regular client communicationCoordinate with and direct support staff

Qualifications

1–4 years of employment litigation experienceJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive California Bar membership in good standingPlaintiff-side experience preferred; substantive employment defense experience consideredStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent communication and client-service skillsAbility to manage cases and deadlines with appropriate supervisionComfortable working remotely while collaborating closely with a small teamResidence in Los Angeles or Orange County and availability for in-person obligations as needed

Why Join Us

Defined caseload of approximately 20–30 employment mattersSubstantial litigation exposure, with half to two-thirds of cases in litigationRemote flexibility for LA- and OC-based attorneysDirect mentorship and hands-on case responsibilityOpportunities to participate in trial preparation and trialAn opportunity to advocate for employees in a growing plaintiff-side practice