Associate

LumenCeler Group; California; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LumenCeler Group is seeking an Associate attorney to join our premier Labor & Employment practice in California. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated matters and contribute to the team with expertise in FEHA single-plaintiff litigation and Wage & Hour class actions/PAGA cases.

The role requires 1–9 years of CA labor litigation experience and an active California State Bar license. You will manage cases from inception through trial, draft influential motions, supervise depositions, and

Qualifications

• 1–9 years of Labor & Employment litigation experience in California.
• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws including FEHA, IWC Wage Orders, and PAGA.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement.
• Draft and argue high-stakes motions and manage depositions and expert witnesses.
• Navigate FEHA or Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA representative actions.
• Serve as primary client contact and provide strategic risk mitigation advice.
• Lead mediation and settlement negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.

Connaissances

Case management

Litigation

Client relations

Negotiation

Description du poste

We are seeking an Associate to join our premier Labor & Employment practice. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious attorney to handle sophisticated legal matters at a top-tier firm. We are currently considering candidates with a background in either Plaintiff-side or Defense-side litigation.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in California's complex labor landscape, specifically regarding FEHA single-plaintiff litigation and/or Wage & Hour class actions/PAGA representative actions.

Core Responsibilities

• Case Management: Lead complex litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement, including developing legal strategies and managing junior associates.
• Litigation Excellence: Draft and argue high-stakes motions (Summary Judgment, Class Certification, Demurrers), take and defend key depositions, and manage expert witnesses.
• Specialized Advocacy: * For FEHA focus: Navigate claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• For Wage & Hour focus: Manage class-wide discovery, statistical analysis coordination, and PAGA compliance/litigation.
• Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice on risk mitigation and litigation posture.
• Negotiation: Lead mediation sessions and settlement negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1-9 years of dedicated Labor & Employment litigation experience in California.
• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of the California Labor Code, FEHA, IWC Wage Orders, and PAGA.