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Employment Litigation Attorney - base to $300k + Bonus & Commission

  • Category
    Legal
  • Location
    Glendale, California
  • Type
    Direct hire

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:

  • Base Salary
  • 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 justice What 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 outcomes Litigation
  • 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 case Employment 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 advocacy Work Schedule:
  • Fully onsite (5 days/week)
  • After approximately one year and demonstrated performance, limited hybrid flexibility may be considered Who 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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