Managing Attorney – Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour / Remote)
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