Litigation Attorney L&E

Location: Pasadena

Compensation: $150K - $300K+ All In with Bonus

This is a high-autonomy, high-performance role with direct impact on outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

1. Case Ownership & Strategy

- Manage a full caseload of employment matters (FEHA, wage & hour, PAGA, retaliation, wrongful termination)

- Develop and execute litigation strategy from filing through resolution

- Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value early and continuously

- Move cases proactively toward mediation within where appropriate

2. Litigation Execution

- Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions

- Take and defend depositions (party, PMK, key witnesses)

- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial

- Handle court appearances independently

3. Settlement & Resolution

- Lead mediation strategy and negotiations

- Prepare demand packages and damages analyses

- Drive settlements aligned with firm valuation models

- Identify opportunities to increase case value (penalties, fee exposure, leverage points)

4. Client Management

- Maintain strong client communication and trust

- Provide clear expectations on case value and timeline

- Ensure high client satisfaction and responsiveness

5. Internal Leadership

- Work closely with litigation support, paralegals, and intake

- Mentor junior attorneys where appropriate

- Maintain strict compliance with firm deadlines and workflows

Qualifications

- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California (or applicable jurisdiction).

- 5+ years of experience in employment law, with a focus on plaintiff-side work preferred, but will consider new bar admittees.

- Strong understanding of California labor and employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, FLSA, and PAGA.

- Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

- Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.

- Strong negotiation skills and a commitment to client advocacy.

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients and opposing parties.

Compensation

Base Salary -$135,000 + Bonuses (up to $400,000)

- Competitive and commensurate with experience

Performance Bonus

- The firm offers a performance-based bonus structure tied to case outcomes and overall contribution

- Bonuses are designed to reward:

- Successful case resolution and fee generation

- Efficiency in moving cases toward resolution

- Meaningful ownership and contribution to case strategy

- Additional incentives may be available for strong performance in trial, mediation outcomes, and overall production