Employment Litigation Partner, Wage and Hour

About the role

A partner-level role defending employers in California workplace disputes, with a focus on wage and hour matters. The attorney leads litigation teams, advises clients and helps grow the practice, working fully remotely within California.

At a glance

• PayUSD 250,000 to 325,000 per year
• Remote scopeRemote, United States
• Posted25 Jul 2026
• Last checked17 Oct 2026

What you will do

• Direct the defense of employers in state and federal employment disputes across California
• Run wage and hour cases including class actions, PAGA claims and single plaintiff matters
• Shape case strategy from early counseling through trial, arbitration, mediation and appeal
• Draft and argue dispositive, class certification, discovery and appellate motions
• Guide and supervise junior associates while building client relationships

What they look for

• Active good standing membership in the California State Bar
• Substantial experience defending employers in California employment litigation
• Strong grasp of California wage and hour law, class actions and PAGA
• Record of independently handling complex litigation start to finish
• Solid skills in motions, depositions, courtroom advocacy and negotiation
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior attorneys

Nice to have

• Trial or arbitration experience in employment matters
• Background in day to day employment counseling and risk prevention
• A portable book of business or business development experience
• Leadership experience within an employment litigation practice

Benefits

• Performance based bonus program
• Origination incentives