Managing Attorney – Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour / Remote)
5 days ago
Stockton
Managing Attorney (one step down from Partner) – 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 to Managing Attorney 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 only 1 office visit a month to Los Angeles expected. 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