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

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)

• 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

• Depending on experience and interest, attorneys may focus on pre-litigation, litigation, or a hybrid of both.

• Manage a high-volume caseload (150–200 matters)
• Evaluate claims, advise clients, and negotiate settlements
• Resolve matters efficiently while maximizing outcomes

• 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

• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Wrongful termination
• Single-plaintiff FEHA claims
• Wage & hour violations
• Whistleblower claims
• Leave, accommodation, and disability claims (FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, ADA)

• 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

• Fully onsite (5 days/week)
• After approximately one year and demonstrated performance, limited hybrid flexibility may be considered

• 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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