Hybrid Employment Attorney

at Career Consulting Partners

• Job title: Employment Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $160,000 - $300,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pasadena, United States

About the role

• Litigation Attorney with 3–7 years of employment law experience at a boutique law firm in Pasadena, CA. Managing cases from intake through trial or settlement in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 - 30 active matters
• Handle primarily class action and PAGA cases, along with a select number of individual employment cases
• Oversee litigation from intake through trial or settlement, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Collaborate with colleagues in weekly team meetings and remote huddles to share insights, develop case strategies, and strengthen teamwork
• Work directly with clients, conducting interviews, providing updates, and building strong relationships, while supported by a dedicated legal assistant and paralegal resources
• Strategize and negotiate with opposing counsel, mediators, and judges to secure favorable outcomes for clients
• Depending on experience, either independently manage cases or work closely with senior attorneys while receiving mentorship and training
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, integrity, and client-centered advocacy

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• An active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• 3–7 years of experience handling employment law matters, with demonstrated litigation experience
• Familiarity with class actions, PAGA, and wage & hour cases (trial experience a plus but not required)
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, including drafting motions, briefs, and discovery responses
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while staying organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively, with a commitment to regular team meetings and case strategy sessions
• Excellent client communication skills, with the ability to build trust and explain complex legal issues clearly
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a passion for advocating on behalf of employees.

Benefits

• Bonuses and commissions
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Insurance cost paid by the firm for the employee
• Profit-sharing plan
• Partnership Potential