Dynamic Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour & PAGA (San Diego)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a leading AmLaw 150 labor and employment firm in San Diego to hire a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate. You will handle California Wage & Hour class and PAGA matters, representing employers and advising on compliance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, CA Bar in good standing, 3+ years of employment litigation, and strong writing, discovery, and deposition skills for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from 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 actions, collective actions, and PAGA claims.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills for a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

JD from top-tier law school

California Bar admission

3+ years employment litigation

Discovery and pleadings

Motions and depositions

Strong writing and research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is assisting a leading AmLaw 150 labor and employment firm in San Diego to hire a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate. You will handle California Wage & Hour class and PAGA matters, representing employers and advising on compliance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, CA Bar in good standing, 3+ years of employment litigation, and strong writing, discovery, and deposition skills for a fast-paced environment.