Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; California; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship programs

Competitive compensation & bonuses

401(k) employer contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Orange County, CA, seeks an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join its Labor & Employment team. The associate will handle a wide range of labor and employment matters for sophisticated clients, including single-plaintiff and wage & hour class action work.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, opportunities for mentorship, and a strong path for career development within a nationally recognized civil defense firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience (preferably employment litigation).
• Exposure to FEHA, agency complaint, wage & hour and other employment matters.
• Involved in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills; ability to work independently and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil employment litigation and related matters.
• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation and client matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking an attorney with three or more years of civil litigation experience to join its Labor & Employment department, based out of its Orange County, CA office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage & hour class action litigation.

Firm Overview:

O'Hagan Meyer is a civil defense firm with over 400 attorneys located in 26 offices across the United States. Our nationally recognized attorneys represent a diverse range of clients in labor & employment, wage & hour, ERISA & employee benefits, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, professional liability, and more. We pride ourselves on delivering strong legal work with excellent client service while emphasizing preventative counseling and results-oriented litigation strategies.

O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation (preference in employment litigation)
• Exposure to FEHA, agency complaint, wage & hour and other employment matters
• Involved in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with partners
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• License to practice in CA

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
• Mentorship, training and development programs for associates
• Competitive compensation and several bonus programs
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Robust benefits package; health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program

Salary Range: $170,000 to $215,000