Job Description
Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) Onsite | Glendale, CA $200,000–$300,000 Base + Quarterly Bonuses Why This Role A well-established
plaintiff-side employment law firm in Glendale is growing and hiring
Employment Litigation Attorneys to join its collaborative, in-office team. This is a
high-impact, fully onsite role (5 days/week) for attorneys who want real responsibility, strong compensation, and meaningful work advocating for employees.
This firm values
teamwork, mentorship, and hands-on experience —and offers long-term stability without requiring attorneys to generate their own book of business.
Compensation & Benefits - Mid-Level Attorneys (2–5 years): $150,000 - 200,000 range
- Senior Attorneys: Up to $300,000
- Quarterly bonuses based on attorney’s fees collected (typically 2–5%, tied to KPIs)
- 20% referral bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Bar dues and CLE reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Firm-provided equipment and strong tech support (laptop, accessories, ergonomic setup)About the Firm:
- Approximately 14 attorneys (senior, mid-level, and junior)
- Attorneys work broadly across employment matters (not siloed by claim type)
- Work is split between pre-litigation and litigation
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on helping employees obtain justiceWhat You’ll Do: Depending on experience and interest, attorneys may focus on pre-litigation, litigation, or a hybrid of both. Pre-Litigation
- Manage a high-volume caseload (150–200 matters)
- Evaluate claims, advise clients, and negotiate settlements
- Resolve matters efficiently while maximizing outcomesLitigation
- Handle cases from filing through resolution
- Manage a caseload of approximately 40–60 matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Appear in court and participate in mediations
- Prepare cases for trial and assist at trial
- Mid-level and senior attorneys are expected to first- or second-chair trials, depending on the caseEmployment matters include:
- Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Single-plaintiff FEHA claims
- Wage & hour violations
- Whistleblower claims
- Leave, accommodation, and disability claims (FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, ADA)What We’re Looking For:
- Active California Bar license
- 2–3+ years of employment law experience required
- Personal injury attorneys considered only if they have substantive employment law experience
- Plaintiff-side or defense-side employment background welcome
- Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively
- Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
- Willingness to work onsite in Glendale, CA, five days per week
- Compassionate, client-centered mindset with a passion for employee advocacyWork Schedule:
- Fully onsite (5 days/week)
- After approximately one year and demonstrated performance, limited hybrid flexibility may be consideredWho Thrives Here:
- Attorneys who want hands-on responsibility
- Lawyers who enjoy being in the office and collaborating daily
- Professionals who care about impact, not just billables
- Attorneys who want excellent compensation without pressure to generate a book of business
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