Employment Litigation Attorney - base to $300k + Bonus & Commission
4 days ago
Glendale
Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) Onsite | Glendale, CA $200,000–$300,000 Base + Quarterly Bonuses Why This Role A well-established plaintiff-side employment law firm in Glendale is growing and hiring Employment Litigation Attorneys to join its collaborative, in-office team. This is a high-impact, fully onsite role (5 days/week) for attorneys who want real responsibility, strong compensation, and meaningful work advocating for employees. This firm values teamwork, mentorship, and hands-on experience—and offers long-term stability without requiring attorneys to generate their own book of business. Compensation & Benefits • Base Salary, • Mid-Level Attorneys (2–5 years): $150,000 - 200,000 range, • Senior Attorneys: Up to $300,000, • Quarterly bonuses based on attorney’s fees collected (typically 2–5%, tied to KPIs), • 20% referral bonus, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with employer match, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • Bar dues and CLE reimbursement, • Cell phone reimbursement, • Firm-provided equipment and strong tech support (laptop, accessories, ergonomic setup)About the Firm:, • Approximately 14 attorneys (senior, mid-level, and junior), • Attorneys work broadly across employment matters (not siloed by claim type), • Work is split between pre-litigation and litigation, • Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on helping employees obtain justice What You’ll Do: Depending on experience and interest, attorneys may focus on pre-litigation, litigation, or a hybrid of both. Pre-Litigation • Manage a high-volume caseload (150–200 matters), • Evaluate claims, advise clients, and negotiate settlements, • Resolve matters efficiently while maximizing outcomes Litigation • Handle cases from filing through resolution, • Manage a caseload of approximately 40–60 matters, • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, • Take and defend depositions, • Appear in court and participate in mediations, • Prepare cases for trial and assist at trial, • Mid-level and senior attorneys are expected to first- or second-chair trials, depending on the case Employment matters include: • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, • Wrongful termination, • Single-plaintiff FEHA claims, • Wage & hour violations, • Whistleblower claims, • Leave, accommodation, and disability claims (FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, ADA) What We’re Looking For: • Active California Bar license, • 2–3+ years of employment law experience required, • Personal injury attorneys considered only if they have substantive employment law experience, • Plaintiff-side or defense-side employment background welcome, • Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively, • Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills, • Willingness to work onsite in Glendale, CA, five days per week, • Compassionate, client-centered mindset with a passion for employee advocacyWork Schedule:, • Fully onsite (5 days/week), • After approximately one year and demonstrated performance, limited hybrid flexibility may be considered Who Thrives Here: • Attorneys who want hands-on responsibility, • Lawyers who enjoy being in the office and collaborating daily, • Professionals who care about impact, not just billables, • Attorneys who want excellent compensation without pressure to generate a book of business