Job Description

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