Labor And Employment Attorney

About the role

The engagement is ongoing with an immediate start, and hours are flexible. The firm is open to candidates available full-time or part-time, depending on candidate's preferences.

Responsibilities

• Handle or support wage and hour class actions, PAGA/representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment litigation matters
• Draft and argue motions, oppositions, and related briefing in California state and federal court
• Manage written discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery requests and preparing discovery strategy
• Take and defend depositions; assist with deposition preparation and witness examination
• Support mediation prep and participate in mediations and settlement discussions
• Aid in trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness preparation, and pretrial briefing; opportunities for direct trial participation depending on experience and engagement scope
• Advising on case strategy and risk; work directly with supervising partners and, where appropriate, client teams
• Handle routine court appearances and hearings as needed

Requirements

California-licensed attorney in good standing with 4+ years of California labor and employment litigation experience, with meaningful exposure to wage and hour class actions, PAGA/representative actions, and single-plaintiff matters

Strong grasp of the full litigation lifecycle, from case assessment and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial prep

Strong legal writer with the analytical chops to handle complex, multi-party matters without sacrificing quality or efficiency

Deposition experience (taking and/or defending) preferred; comfort with routine court appearances and hearings a plus

Able to work independently in a remote environment, managing concurrent assignments across multiple matters with minimal oversight

Qualifications

Client-ready when needed, capable of representing the firm's interests directly with employer clients when the role calls for it

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Benefits

In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Pay

The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 - $240,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Schedule

Part-Time or Full-Time

Location

Remote (anywhere in US)