Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Orion Placement; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading plaintiff-side law firm in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to handle employment and wage-and-hour class actions. Ideal candidates will be licensed in California with over 13 years of civil litigation experience. This position offers competitive salary, full benefits, and real courtroom exposure under strong mentorship within a mission-driven team fighting for workers' rights.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Professional and reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of employment and wage-and-hour class actions.
• Draft legal documents for civil litigation cases.
• Conduct depositions preparation and gain opportunities to argue motions.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Writing

Case management

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

13 years of civil litigation experience

Job description

Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Job Openings Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

About the job Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Take on real responsibility earlydiscovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances with strong mentorship and growth
• Build a marketable plaintiff-side class action skillset in a fast-growing Orange County office
• Competitive base salary ($130,000$170,000 DOE), full benefits, and clear long-term advancement potential

Location: On-site in Irvine, CA. Youll work from a modern Orange County office thats easily commutable from Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and surrounding areas.

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California (or licensed elsewhere and pending CA Bar admission), have 13 years of civil litigation experience, and be able to work on-site full-time in Irvine with occasional travel.

About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm known for wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They represent workers and consumers in complex cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of individuals. With a mission-driven culture and a reputation for fearless advocacy, they combine deep resources with genuine compassion for their clients.

Job Description

• Handle a caseload of employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions in California state and federal courts
• Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs in complex civil litigation matters
• Conduct written and oral discovery, including depositions preparation, and gain opportunities to take and defend depositions as you grow
• Argue motions and appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as assigned
• Assist with case strategy, legal research, and analysis to support class certification, dispositive motions, and settlement
• Communicate with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel, keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage deadlines, filings, and case workflows efficiently
• Travel occasionally within California for hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related needs

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar
• 13 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and some court appearances
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage-and-hour/employment law is strongly preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, reliable work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side advocacy and workers rights

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll join a mission-driven team that fights for employees and consumers against powerful corporations and employers
• Youll get hands-on experience and real courtroom exposure, with mentorship from experienced class action litigators
• Youll receive competitive compensation ($130,000$170,000 DOE), medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and the opportunity to grow with a multi-state firm in active expansion