REMOTE or Hybrid - Labor & Employment Attorney — $180k to $230k + Bonus — Established Regional Firm
REMOTE or Hybrid - Labor & Employment Attorney — $180k to $230k + Bonus — Established Regional Firm A bit about us: Founded over 70 years ago, this California-based firm has built one of the most respected management-side labor and employment practices in the region — backed by a full-service platform of 90+ attorneys and growing across 7 offices and 27 practice groups. The Labor & Employment Group carries a national reputation for landmark victories before courts, administrative agencies, and in the legislative forum, with attorneys directly responsible for key changes to the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. 20 attorneys recognized as "Best Lawyers in America." A partner recently appointed to the LA County Superior Court by Governor Newsom. Member of Ally Law — an exclusive global alliance giving attorneys the reach of an international firm with the culture of a regional one. Fully remote for California-licensed candidates, or hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) across any of the following locations:
- Los Angeles
- Costa Mesa
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Westlake Village
Why join us?
- Base salary: $180k–$230k DOE + bonus
- Full benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Fully remote available for California-licensed candidates — hybrid also an option (3 days onsite)
- Real client relationships from day one — not just support work
- National reputation practice — landmark wins before California courts, administrative agencies, and in the legislative forum
- Attorneys here have shaped the California Labor Code directly — this is a practice that moves law, not just defends it
- 27 practice groups under one roof — cross-referral pipeline into corporate, real estate, white collar, and beyond
- Firm promotes from within — partnership track is real and active
Job Details The Labor & Employment Group carries a national reputation defending employers in complex litigation, administrative proceedings, and the legislative forum — representing clients across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, entertainment, and financial services. What you'll work on:
- Wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions
- Employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation litigation
- Government enforcement actions — DLSE, DFEH, EEOC, NLRB
- Union/management relations — organizing campaigns, grievance arbitration, contract negotiations
- Advice and counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, and compensation
- Employee handbook and personnel policy drafting and revision
- Workforce restructuring — layoffs, WARN Act compliance, mergers and acquisitions
Looking for:
- California Bar admitted
- Management-side labor & employment experience
- Class action or PAGA defense background preferred
- Open to 2nd year Associates to Of Counsel
You should know some of the following:
- Wage & Hour Litigation
- Class Action Defense
- PAGA Defense
- Employment Discrimination Defense
- Wrongful Termination Defense
- Labor Relations & Union Matters
- Government Enforcement Defense
- Employment Counseling & Advice
- HR Policy & Handbook Drafting
- WARN Act Compliance
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