Employment Defense Associate

Connect Legal Partners; California; Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Connect Legal Partners in California is seeking an employment defense attorney with 3–7 years post-admission experience to handle disputes across the state. You will develop case plans, manage discovery, draft motions, and prepare for depositions, arbitration and trial.

The role offers substantive responsibility on wage and hour matters, PAGA and class actions, with hybrid work arrangements in Southern California and collaboration with colleagues while owning your assigned matters.

Formación

• 3–7 years of post-admission California employment defense experience.
• Strong written advocacy and understanding of employment disputes.
• Experience representing employers; PAGA or class actions are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop case plans and manage discovery.
• Draft motions and prepare for depositions, arbitration and trial.
• Take ownership of assigned work while collaborating with colleagues.

Conocimientos

Written advocacy

Employment disputes understanding

Employer representation experience

PAGA/class action exposure

Descripción del empleo

Develop your employment defense practice on substantial disputes and build your experience handling the litigation itself.

The role

Join an employment defense practice advising employers and handling disputes across California. Your work will include developing case plans, managing discovery, drafting motions and preparing for depositions, arbitration and trial. The role offers substantive responsibility on contentious matters, with opportunities to build experience in wage and hour litigation, PAGA claims and class actions. You will work closely with colleagues while taking ownership of assigned work.

What you will need

The brief seeks around three to seven years of post admission California employment defense experience. You should have strong written advocacy, a practical understanding of employment disputes and the ability to progress matters through demanding deadlines. Experience acting for employers is required, and PAGA or class action exposure is particularly useful.

What is on offer

• The advertised annual salary range is US$150,000 to US$215,000.
• This is a full time role with hybrid arrangements in Southern California; attendance expectations depend on the selected office and should be discussed during the process.