Plaintiff Employment Attorney (100% Remote) - Join a Premier Statewide Trial Firm

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a renowned statewide plaintiff trial firm in Oakland, California, seeking a talented Plaintiff Employment Attorney for a 100% remote position. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced attorneys passionate about high-stakes employment litigation to join a firm that exclusively handles elite, high-value cases worth six, seven, and eight figures. With a focus on single-plaintiff employment matters and select personal injury cases, this firm has built a stellar reputation over years of delivering outstanding results for clients. We've collaborated with them for 8 years, and every attorney we've placed has thrived in this supportive, success-driven environment.

About the Role

As a Plaintiff Employment Attorney, you'll play a pivotal role in a boutique firm that prioritizes quality over quantity. Unlike high-volume defense firms, this team meticulously selects a limited number of transformative cases, allowing you to dive deep into complex litigation without burnout. Fully embracing remote work, the firm offers permanent 100% remote flexibility from anywhere in California—ideal for work-life balance while tackling impactful employment disputes like wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, discrimination, and harassment claims. If you have 7+ years of plaintiff-side experience and crave trial work, this position at our Oakland-based firm (serving statewide) is your next career milestone.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you'll lead high-value cases end-to-end:

• Litigate plaintiff employment cases from inception through verdict, managing all phases including discovery, motions, and settlement negotiations.
• Take and defend depositions with precision, building airtight cases for trial.
• Serve as 1st or 2nd chair in trials, leveraging your courtroom prowess in six-to-eight-figure disputes.
• Conduct thorough legal research, draft compelling pleadings, briefs, and trial documents.
• Strategize with senior partners on case selection and development for maximum client impact.
• Occasionally contribute to select personal injury matters, broadening your practice.
• Maintain seamless remote operations with firm-provided tech reimbursements.

This isn't just a job—it's a chance to shape precedents in employment law while enjoying the freedom of remote work.

Required Qualifications

To excel, candidates must demonstrate:

• 7+ years of dedicated plaintiff employment litigation experience in California courts.
• Proven track record litigating cases from start to trial finish.
• Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
• 1st or 2nd chair trial experience in high-stakes matters.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Expertise in single-plaintiff employment cases; personal injury a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills, legal writing, and client communication abilities.
• Self-motivated remote work ethic with reliable home office setup.

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Why Join Us?

This firm stands out with its employee-centric culture and lucrative rewards. Enjoy a competitive salary around $160,000+, plus a robust bonus structure tied to case successes. Benefits are top-tier: 100% firm-paid healthcare, 401K matching, generous PTO, cell phone/internet stipends, and more. Remote work isn't temporary—it's permanent, letting you live anywhere in CA while contributing to a firm with a perfect placement track record through Robert Half. Attorneys rave about the mentorship, autonomy, and life-changing verdicts. Ready to elevate your career in plaintiff employment law? This Oakland, CA opportunity offers prestige, flexibility, and financial upside. Apply now via Robert Half for immediate consideration—forward your resume to Tess Poliakin today!

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