Senior Plaintiff Employment Attorney Wrongful Termination Focus

Company: Recruitify
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Senior Plaintiff Employment Attorney – Wrongful Termination Location: Century City, Los Angeles, CA Base Compensation: $200,000 – $350,000 base DOE Bonus: Discussed directly with firm leadership About the Opportunity An established plaintiff-side litigation firm in Century City is launching a brand-new Employment Law practice and hiring a senior attorney to build and lead it. This is not a backfill. This is not a plug-in associate seat. This is a true department-building opportunity. You will have ownership, autonomy, and long-term upside inside a stable, well-funded platform. Primary Focus Strong wrongful termination experience is required Wage and hour matters Related employment claims Class action or PAGA experience is a plus, not mandatory What You Will Do Lead plaintiff-side employment matters from intake through resolution Handle both pre-litigation and litigation strategy Develop and refine templates, workflows, and case playbooks Design intake processes and litigation systems Participate in mediations, negotiations, and strategic planning Collaborate with leadership on hiring and building the team This role is for someone who does not need heavy supervision and can operate independently. What You Need Active California Bar in good standing 5 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience Demonstrable wrongful termination experience Experience handling both pre-litigation and litigation matters Ability to manage a caseload independently Builder mindset with strong professional maturity Comfortable working onsite during the initial build phase Work Model Onsite five days per week in Century City during early build-out High collaboration in the first several months Longer-term flexibility possible once the department is stable Compensation Base salary range: $200,000 – $350,000 depending on experience Bonus structure discussed directly with firm leadership Compensation calibrated based on experience and leadership capability Full benefits package discussed during interview process Why This Role Is Different Build a department from scratch Own the practice without risking personal capital Stable, established litigation platform Long-term autonomy for the right builder Interested? Send your resume to Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.com with the subject line “Senior Employment – Wrongful Termination” and include a brief note outlining your plaintiff-side employment experience.

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