California Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour & PAGA

SourcePro Search, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off & parental leave

Flexible spending accounts & employee援

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC invites an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment practice in San Diego. You will represent employers in Wage & Hour class actions, PAGA matters, and complex California employment litigation, advising on compliance and risk management while handling discovery, motions, and depositions.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top law school, California bar admission, and 3+ years of relevant experience with strong writing and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including California Wage & Hour class and collective actions as well as PAGA claims.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour-related class actions and collective actions and PAGA claims.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions.

Skills

California wage & hour

PAGA experience

Litigation drafting

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Legal writing & research

Education

JD from top law school

California Bar admission

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC invites an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment practice in San Diego. You will represent employers in Wage & Hour class actions, PAGA matters, and complex California employment litigation, advising on compliance and risk management while handling discovery, motions, and depositions.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top law school, California bar admission, and 3+ years of relevant experience with strong writing and