California Wage & Hour Litigation Associate

Markent Personnel, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Dependent care leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

An AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle California Wage & Hour class/collective actions and PAGA matters. The role emphasizes representing employers, managing discovery and pleadings, and advising on compliance across California.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, CA Bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, with strong writing and deposition skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school required.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including Wage & Hour and PAGA.
• Strong drafting and discovery skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California Wage & Hour class/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 compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy.

Skills

Legal writing

Depositions

Motions practice

Research

Communication

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

An AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle California Wage & Hour class/collective actions and PAGA matters. The role emphasizes representing employers, managing discovery and pleadings, and advising on compliance across California.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, CA Bar in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, with strong writing and deposition skills.