Orion Placement

Remote - Employment Litigation Attorney (California Bar)

United States remote Mid $200,000 - $300,000
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About the role

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Compensation & Incentives

Base salary: $180,000–$225,000

Performance-based incentives tied directly to settlements, with quarterly bonuses

On-target earnings (OTE): $230,000–$300,000 in total annual compensation

Top performers can earn $400,000–$500,000+ annually, including bonuses

No billable hours requirement — results-driven compensation model

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Fully remote role with a modern, tech-first plaintiff-side employment law firm

No billables — performance is measured by settlements and outcomes

Meaningful upside tied directly to the work you generate

High autonomy, full case ownership, and zero micromanagement

AI-powered tools and shared services remove admin work and inefficiency

Clear runway for income growth as the firm continues to scale

Location
Fully remote. Candidates may live anywhere in the U.S. but must be licensed with the California Bar.
Note
Candidates must have real employment law and litigation experience and be comfortable discussing historical settlement results and fee generation, particularly on the plaintiff side. Bonuses are paid out quarterly.
About Our Client
Our client is a fully remote, plaintiff-side employment law firm built from day one around technology, efficiency, and culture. They are considered a native AI firm, meaning automation, shared services, and legal tech are deeply embedded into daily practice. Attorneys are evaluated on results, not office politics, and are given the tools and autonomy to consistently win.
Job Description

Handle employment litigation matters from intake through resolution

Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and mediation briefs using cloud-based systems

Take and defend depositions and argue motions

Drive case strategy and settlement negotiations with autonomy

Use AI tools and shared services to maximize efficiency and reduce admin work

Communicate directly with clients and deliver a high-quality client experience

Collaborate with a remote team of experienced employment litigators

Qualifications

Active California Bar license in good standing

2+ years of employment law experience total

2+ years of litigation experience total

Plaintiff or defense background considered

Experience negotiating and settling cases required

Strong writing, analytical, and strategic skills

Comfortable in a performance-driven, remote environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

No billable hours and no traditional law firm bureaucracy

Technology and shared services that give you time back

Results-focused culture that rewards initiative and performance

Supportive, collaborative team without ego or politics

Real opportunity to materially increase compensation year over year

JPC-558
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance



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I am interested in the Remote - Employment Litigation Attorney (California Bar) role because I can bring practical experience in Remote Collaboration, Writing and Remote, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Orion Placement needs from this hire.

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