[Hiring] Senior Associate @Boutique Recruiting

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a growing plaintiff-side employment litigation practice. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to independently manage complex employment matters from inception through resolution, including:

• Conducting depositions
• Overseeing discovery
• Negotiating significant settlements
• Representing clients in court

The role involves handling claims related to:

• Workplace discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Wage and hour violations
• Other employment disputes under California law

The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-driven attorney with:

• Extensive plaintiff-side employment litigation experience
• Strong deposition skills
• A proven track record of securing substantial settlements

This individual will thrive in a collaborative environment that values ownership, accountability, and exceptional client advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5-6 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience, specifically involving FEHA and PAGA claims
• Demonstrated experience independently managing employment litigation cases from inception through settlement
• Extensive experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing settlements in the mid-to-high six-figure range
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 50 active matters
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws, litigation procedures, and court practices
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Self-motivated, personable, and collaborative approach to client service and teamwork
• Prior experience handling wage and hour class actions strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Filevine and Airtable preferred
• California litigation experience required

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5-6 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience, specifically involving FEHA and PAGA claims
• Demonstrated experience independently managing employment litigation cases from inception through settlement
• Extensive experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions
• Proven track record of negotiating and securing settlements in the mid-to-high six-figure range
• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 50 active matters
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws, litigation procedures, and court practices
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Self-motivated, personable, and collaborative approach to client service and teamwork
• Prior experience handling wage and hour class actions strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Filevine and Airtable preferred
• California litigation experience required

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement for California-barred attorneys with relevant California litigation experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Six weeks of combined vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid federal holidays
• Discretionary year-end bonus opportunities
• Potential performance-based compensation tied to case settlements
• No billable hour requirements
• Collaborative, nonhierarchical work environment
• Opportunities for leadership development and potential partnership
• Established litigation support systems and dedicated administrative resources