Senior Attorney, Employment

Career Consulting Partners

Senior Labor & Employment Attorney leading complex Wage & Hour and PAGA litigation for a boutique law firm. Collaborating with business clients as a trusted counselor and managing employment litigation.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all phases of employment litigation matters, including initial intake, case assessment, discovery, and final resolution.
Lead the defense of high-stakes Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA claims, as well as single-plaintiff harassment, discrimination, and retaliation suits.
Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and class certification oppositions.
Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
Act as a "real-time" advisor to business owners and HR leaders on urgent workplace issues (terminations, leaves of absence, and employee discipline).
Perform comprehensive audits of client policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with California’s ever-changing labor laws.
Conduct or oversee workplace investigations regarding employee complaints and compliance concerns.
Collaborate with the firm’s partners to develop innovative legal theories and tech-driven approaches to litigation.
Provide guidance and professional development support to junior associates and legal staff.
Utilize AI and legal technology to increase efficiency in document review, research, and case organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
7-15 years of dedicated employment law experience (defense side preferred).
Proven track record of independently managing cases, with specific experience in Wage & Hour or PAGA litigation.
Exceptional ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for clients.
A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in utilizing technology to optimize legal workflows.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation Range: $190,000 - $270,000 + Bonus for exceeding billables
Additional discretionary bonus
401k
PTO, Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Direct support from a dedicated administrative and paralegal team.
Bar Dues Covered

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Hard Skills & Tools

employment litigationWage & Hour lawPAGA claimscase managementdrafting motionssummary judgmentdemurrersclass certificationworkplace investigationscompliance audits

Soft Skills

advisory skillscommunicationproblem-solvingleadershipcollaborationmentorshipanalytical thinkingclient relationsinnovationtranslating legal concepts

Certifications

State Bar of California membership