California Wage & Hour Litigator - Employment Associate

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate in San Diego.

The role handles complex California Wage & Hour class and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities to advise on compliance and risk management while handling high-stakes litigation. Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school, active CA bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including Wage & Hour class and collective actions and 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 ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour-related 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.

Connaissances

Wage & Hour

PAGA

Discovery

Pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Multi-tasking

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission CA

Description du poste

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate in San Diego.

The role handles complex California Wage & Hour class and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities to advise on compliance and risk management while handling high-stakes litigation. Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school, active CA bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation