Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote - California Licensed)

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking a talented and driven Employment Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join our growing Employment Practices Group. This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be admitted to practice in California and possess experience handling California employment law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team within a nationally recognized law firm of more than 250 attorneys nationwide. Our Employment Practices Group partners with employers across a broad range of industries, handling complex employment disputes, labor matters, workplace investigations, and high-exposure wage and hour litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, advocacy, and client-management skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Attend and advocate at court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and trials
• Handle matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and other employment-related matters
• Represent employers in investigations and proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies
• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
• Manage discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, provide strategic guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes

Qualifications

• Active admission to the California Bar in good standing required
• Minimum of 4 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling California employment litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex litigation matters
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to exceptional client service
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining responsiveness and collaboration with clients and colleagues

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination litigation
• Wage and hour litigation, including collective actions, class actions, and PAGA matters
• Traditional labor law matters and labor-management relations
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, California Department of Industrial Relations, California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies
• Experience appearing before the National Labor Relations Board in matters involving union organizing, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, and labor arbitrations

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment and labor matters with a nationally respected team
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience from day one

Base Salary Range: $135,000 – $200,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.