Employment Attorney - Labor Law / Workers Compensation Associate & Counsel-Level

About these opportunities

This listing covers 7 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

7 Current Openings

Labor & Employment – Sr. Of Counsel / Of Counsel / Senior Associate

Location: Oakland, CA / San Diego, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid role with three in-office days, including mandatory Wednesdays.

Compensation: $200K - $270K base

Experience: 6 - 12 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is a net new growth opportunity in a stable mid-size California firm, driven by a major new client win. The team boasts low attrition and offers substantive Labor & Employment litigation work from day one.

What you'll do

• Manage a full L&E litigation caseload independently.


• Handle depositions, trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.


• Defend and prosecute discrimination, harassment, and wage/hour class actions.


• Provide strategic employment law counseling to clients.


• Draft and argue motions and respond to EEOC/DFEH charges.

What you bring (required)

• Independent caseload management without supervision.


• Experience with wage/hour class action litigation.


• EEOC/DFEH administrative proceedings experience.


• Discrimination and harassment claims litigation.


• Federal and state employment law expertise.


• Ability to hit the ground running immediately.

Labor and Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This hybrid role requires a minimum of three in-office days in Orange County; the Los Angeles office offers more flexibility.

Compensation: $150K - $215K base

Experience: 3 - 7 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This boutique firm, founded by AmLaw 100 alumni, offers a collaborative environment and sophisticated litigation opportunities. Associates gain significant hands-on trial and arbitration experience with a clear path to advancement.

What you'll do

• Manage employment defense matters, including class actions.


• Lead discovery, including motions and depositions.


• Handle arbitration and trial responsibilities.


• Advise California employers on complex legal issues.


• Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy.

What you bring (required)

• Defense-side employment litigation background.


• Experience with PAGA and class action cases.


• Active California Bar membership is essential.


• Proficiency in discovery, motions, and depositions.


• Excellent legal writing and research abilities.


• A collaborative, team-player mentality.

Mid-level to Sr. Associate for LA Office (Remote in CA)

Location: Los Angeles, CA or elsewhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This role is fully remote from anywhere in California.

Compensation: $170K - $250K base

Experience: 3 - 8 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated employment practice, handling complex employer-side litigation matters from inception through resolution. The firm offers a unique work-life balance while working with accessible partners.

What you'll do

• Manage employment litigation matters end-to-end.


• Develop winning case strategies and practical client recommendations.


• Draft impactful pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.


• Advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.


• Represent employers before state and federal agencies.

What you bring (required)

• Employer-side California employment litigation experience.


• Managed litigation from inception through resolution.


• Stable tenure history.


• Class action or PAGA defense experience.


• Active California Bar membership in good standing.


• Sound judgment and initiative on case strategy.

Senior Counsel for LA Office (Remote in CA)

Location: Los Angeles, CA or elsewhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - Flexible hybrid or fully remote work options are available across California.

Compensation: $235K - $305K base

Experience: 8+ years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This Senior Counsel role offers significant autonomy to shape strategy in sophisticated California employment litigation. The practice involves leading complex class action, PAGA, and single-plaintiff matters.

What you'll do

• Lead all phases of employment litigation matters.


• Develop and execute case strategy with partners.


• Direct discovery, depositions, and expert witnesses.


• Draft and argue dispositive and other motions.


• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.

What you bring (required)

• Experience litigating employer-side matters.


• Handled class action, collective action, PAGA.


• Managed significant litigation independently.


• Experience with dispositive motions, trial prep.


• Courtroom experience: depositions, hearings, trial.


• Strong legal writing skills for pleadings.

Senior Employment Law Attorney

Location: Pleasanton, CA / San Jose, CA / San Mateo, CA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with travel between Bay Area office locations.

Compensation: $225K - $275K base

Experience: 8+ years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This is a leadership-level role for a Senior Employment Law Attorney to join a multi-service Bay Area firm. The employment group handles complex, high-risk employer-side matters, offering significant autonomy.

What you'll do

• Defend employers in FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour, and PAGA actions.


• Manage cases independently from inception through resolution.


• Provide preventative counseling on HR policies and compliance.


• Contribute to practice growth and develop a portable book.


• Lead case strategy and supervise junior associates.

What you bring (required)

• California Bar license and employer-side defense experience.


• Proven business development and client origination skills.


• Experience at a reputable regional or boutique firm.


• Defense of CA-specific employment claims (FEHA, PAGA).


• Experience with trade secret and unfair competition litigation.


• Experience appearing before EEOC, CRD, or DLSE.

Workers Comp Attorney - 5+ years

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This California-based role offers in-office, hybrid, or fully remote options, all working Pacific hours.

Compensation: $140K - $200K base

Experience: 5+ years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

Not specified.

What you'll do

• Manage a full caseload from investigation through trial


• Conduct depositions and attend hearings


• Develop and maintain client relationships


• Mentor junior associates


• Handle all aspects of case strategy

What you bring (required)

• Active California Bar admission


• Ability to sustain a realistic billing number


• Views WC defense as a long-term career

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Location: Anywhere in California

Work arrangement: Remote - This is a fully remote role with optional access to various California office locations.

Compensation: $100K - $220K base

Experience: 2 - 10 years

Bar admission: California

About the opportunity

This Counsel-level opportunity offers a fast-tracked interview process and a clear promotion track within a growth-focused firm. The practice specializes in employment, personal injury, and insurance defense.

What you'll do

• Represent clients at WCAB hearings.


• Take and defend depositions.


• Draft and argue motions.


• Negotiate settlements for claims.


• Manage an active caseload.

What you bring (required)

• Proficiency with dictation software.


• Ability to manage a remote caseload.


• Active license with the California State Bar.


• Collaborative attitude with legal assistants.