Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Ohagan Meyer; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship and development programs

Bonus programs

401(k) employer contributions

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer, based in Orange County, CA, seeks an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join its Labor & Employment department. The role offers exposure to wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff matters with high-caliber clients, in a diverse and collaborative team.

The firm emphasizes growth, mentorship, and a flexible hybrid schedule, with opportunities for significant client interaction and complex case work within a well-resourced practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

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.

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