Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship and training programs

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Robust benefits package including health insurance

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join its Labor & Employment department. The ideal candidate will handle diverse cases, including single plaintiff employment litigation and wage & hour class actions. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package including a 401(k) plan and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• License to practice in California.
• Involvement in depositions and motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor & employment matters.
• Participate in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Engage in wage & hour class action litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Knowledge of FEHA

Experience with wage & hour laws

Trial preparation

Discovery processes

Education

Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an attorney with two 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.

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

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation
• Preferred experience with FEHA, agency complaint, wage & hour and other employment matters
• Involved in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• License to practice in CA

• 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: $150,000 to $200,000

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