LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY (NON-PARTNERSHIP TRACK)

**MUST BE BASED IN CALIFORNIA**

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Our client, an AmLaw 100 firm with a strong global presence, is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney to join its California team in a remote salaried, non-partnership track role. This position offers a reduced billable hour target and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters for high-profile clients within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 6+ years (Class of 2018+) of substantive labor and employment law experience
• Litigation Expertise: Significant experience managing litigation matters independently, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, and handling hearings
• Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills
• Ability to oversee case strategy, manage deadlines, and interact directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Professionalism: Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a client-service mindset in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage labor and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions, handle hearings, and engage in motion practice
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and pleadings
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace disputes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to support comprehensive client service

Why Join Us?

This position offers a rare blend of high-level legal work, telecommuting, and a sustainable workload within a nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Attorneys in this role are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client engagement, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment. The reduced billable hour expectation (1400-1800 range) and remote work arrangement support greater work-life balance while still providing access to complex, impactful matters across a diverse client base. Whether you're seeking to refocus your career or maintain momentum in a more flexible structure, this is a unique opportunity to do sophisticated work at a prestigious firm without the demands of a traditional partnership track.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $150,000 – $250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs
• Additional Perks: Sabbatical program, student loan refinancing support, relocation expenses, bar expenses and bar leave, concierge program, fertility treatments, adoption expenses, and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.