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