California Employment Litigation Associate (Wage & Hour/PAGA)

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Employee assistance program

Student loan refinancing

Dependent care leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Diego. This role focuses on handling complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

We seek a JD from a top-tier law school with active California Bar admission and at least 3 years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage/hour

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school and active California Bar Admission
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation, including Wage & Hour class/collective actions and PAGA claims
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking/defending depositions
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour class actions, 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

Active Bar Admission in California

3+ yearsEmployment litigation

Drafting and responding to discovery

Drafting and arguing motions

Depositions

Strong writing and research

Communication and organization

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

California Bar Admission

Job description

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Diego. This role focuses on handling complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

We seek a JD from a top-tier law school with active California Bar admission and at least 3 years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage/hour