California Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour, PAGA

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Parental leave

Job summary

San Diego, CA — Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate to handle complex Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters in California. The role offers high-stakes litigation exposure and risk-management advising for employers.

The candidate should have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, CA Bar in good standing, and strong writing, discovery, and deposition skills.

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

Wage & Hour class actions

PAGA claims

Discovery drafting

Depositions

Legal writing

Research skills

Education

JD from top-tier law school

California Bar admission

Job description

San Diego, CA — Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate to handle complex Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters in California. The role offers high-stakes litigation exposure and risk-management advising for employers.

The candidate should have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, CA Bar in good standing, and strong writing, discovery, and deposition skills.