California Employment Litigation Attorney. (Remote)
California Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote) Latitude is seeking an experienced employment litigation attorney for a long-term contract engagement with a California-based boutique law firm. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment and are looking to escape the demanding billable hour requirements of traditional law firms. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience litigating California labor and employment (L&E) issues. Responsibilities will include providing labor & employment litigation defense (single plaintiff) to clients. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in the labor and employment practice group of a large law firm, a highly regarded employment law boutique, or a major corporate legal department. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client success while maintaining work-life balance. Basic Requirements For The California Employment Litigation Attorney
- 3+ years of experience practicing employment law and employment litigation
- Prior experience providing labor & employment litigation defense (single plaintiff)
- Dedication to responsiveness and walking clients through time-sensitive L&E issues is important
- Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
- Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Licensed to practice law in California
- Outstanding professional references Position Details Of The California Employment Litigation Attorney
- Type of role: Contract Counsel
- Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours/week)
- Location: Remote (California Bar License)
Compensation
Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 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). Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Faq Q: What other legal jobs do you have? A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to sha Apply tot his job Apply To this Job