California Wage & Hour & PAGA Litigation Associate

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a premier labor and employment practice in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on handling complex Wage & Hour and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities for direct client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, California bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage/hour class

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 Wage & Hour class/collective actions and PAGA.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking/defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills; able to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions; take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses.
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy and practical solutions.

Skills

California Bar

3+ years employment litigation

Discovery & pleadings

Motions & depositions

Strong writing & research

Independent & collaborative

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a premier labor and employment practice in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on handling complex Wage & Hour and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities for direct client interaction and hands-on litigation experience.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, California bar admission, and 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage/hour class