Employment Attorney; PAGA

Position: Employment Attorney (PAGA)
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Employment Litigation Attorney - PAGA Specialist

Location: Remote (California-based)

Experience Level: 8+ Years

Practice Area: Employment Law / Labor & Employment Litigation

Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with a strong focus on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters. This is a remote position for candidates based in California, offering flexibility while working on high-impact employment litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling wage and hour disputes, including PAGA representative actions, and be comfortable managing cases independently.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a caseload of PAGA and wage & hour litigation matters
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Represent clients in mediations, depositions, and court proceedings (remote and in-person as needed)
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on California Labor Code compliance
• Collaborate with a remote legal team, including associates and support staff
• Stay current with evolving labor laws and PAGA developments

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership
• Minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on PAGA
• Deep understanding of California wage & hour laws and class/representative action practice
• Excellent legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Based in California with the ability to attend in-person proceedings as needed
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with strong time management

Compensation: $225,000-$300,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Bonus potential and full benefits package included.

Work Environment: Remote (California-based) with supportive infrastructure and tech tools

Let me know if you'd like a version focused on plaintiff or defense practice, or with more detail about the firm or case volume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.