Senior Counsel - Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour / Remote)

OverviewCounsel / Senior Counsel - Employment Litigation (Wage & Hour & PAGA) (Plaintiff-Side Remote within California)Our client, a top-tier California plaintiff-side employment law firm, is expanding its litigation team and seeking Counsel or Senior Counsel-level attorneys with 5years 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 optional access to the firm's Los Angeles office.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary :140,000 - $250,000Total Compensation Potential :Top performers earn mid- to high-six figures ($500K+)Additional CompensationPercentage of firm recovery on cases handledDiscretionary quarterly bonusesReferral bonusesBenefits Include401(k)Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% coverage including dependents)Flexible time offRemote-first work modelWhy This OpportunityHigh 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 ResponsibilitiesManage 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.Qualifications5years 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 LocationRemote within CaliforniaOptional access to Los Angeles officeInitial onboarding includes brief in-person training in Los AngelesJ-18808-Ljbffr. Experience: 5 years required