Employment Litigation Attorney (California Bar) – Remote
Compensation & Incentives
- Base salary: $140,000–$200,000
- Performance-based incentives tied directly to settlements
- Strong performers target $250,000+ total annual compensation
- No billable hours requirement — results-driven compensation model
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Fully remote role with a modern, tech-first plaintiff-side employment law firm
- No billables — performance is measured by settlements and outcomes
- Meaningful upside tied directly to the work you generate
- High autonomy, full case ownership, and zero micromanagement
- AI-powered tools and shared services remove admin work and inefficiency
- Clear runway for income growth as the firm continues to scale
Location Fully remote. Candidates may live anywhere in the U.S. but must be licensed with the California Bar. Note Candidates must have real employment law and litigation experience and be comfortable discussing historical settlement results and fee generation, particularly on the plaintiff side. Bonuses are paid out monthly About Our Client Our client is a fully remote, plaintiff-side employment law firm built from day one around technology, efficiency, and culture. They are considered a “native AI” firm, meaning automation, shared services, and legal tech are deeply embedded into daily practice. Attorneys are evaluated on results, not office politics, and are given the tools and autonomy to consistently win.
Job Description
- Handle employment litigation matters from intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and mediation briefs using cloud-based systems
- Take and defend depositions and argue motions
- Drive case strategy and settlement negotiations with autonomy
- Use AI tools and shared services to maximize efficiency and reduce admin work
- Communicate directly with clients and deliver a high-quality client experience
- Collaborate with a remote team of experienced employment litigators
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of employment law experience total
- 2+ years of litigation experience total
- Plaintiff or defense background considered
- Experience negotiating and settling cases required
- Strong writing, analytical, and strategic skills
- Comfortable in a performance-driven, remote environment
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- No billable hours and no traditional law firm bureaucracy
- Technology and shared services that give you time back
- Results-focused culture that rewards initiative and performance
- Supportive, collaborative team without ego or politics
- Real opportunity to materially increase compensation year over year
JPC-558 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- If you have plaintiff-side employment litigation experience, please share your typical settlement ranges and your average monthly or annual fee generation:
- In what city and state do you currently reside?
- Please briefly explain how your experience aligns with this role (optional)
- Note, base salary is $140,000–$200,000, with strong performers earning $250,000+ total compensation. What total compensation range motivates you?
Experience:
- Employment law: 2 years (Required)
- litigation: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CA bar (Required)
Work Location: Remote