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Employment Litigation Attorney - Remote in Santa Barbara

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

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Job Description

Employment Litigation Attorney: Fully Remote Opportunity Serving California Employers

Our client, a California firm with an active employment litigation practice, is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle matters remotely while supporting its Santa Barbara and statewide practice. The group defends employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.

This is a remote role. You will work from home with regular virtual collaboration with partners and clients, and occasional travel for depositions, hearings, or mediations as needed.

What You'll Do

  • Defend employment litigation from pleadings through resolution
  • Draft motions, discovery, position statements, and briefs
  • Take and defend depositions by video or in person as required
  • Attend mediations, hearings, and administrative proceedings
  • Counsel clients on litigation risk and practical workplace strategy

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
  • 3+ years of employment litigation or civil litigation experience
  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Comfort working independently in a remote setting
  • Willingness to travel for key case events when needed

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $140,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Fully remote schedule
  • Sophisticated employment docket
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive, collaborative litigation team

Want employment litigation with remote flexibility from Santa Barbara? Apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

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.

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.

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