Employment Litigation Associate

Aionios LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Aionios LLC in Dallas, TX invites applications for a mid-to-senior level employment litigation associate. The role focuses on wage/hour class actions, discrimination, harassment, and PAGA defense, with significant client interaction and independent matter management.

Hybrid work arrangement, with compensation ranging from $200,000 to $270,000 annually (DOE). The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and California Bar admission; 4–7 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA defense.
• Experience handling discrimination and harassment claims.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills.
• California Bar admission required.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Defending wage and hour claims, including class, collective, and PAGA actions.
• Litigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings and written discovery.
• Preparing and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Managing matters independently with direct client interaction.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Wage/hour class actions

PAGA defense

Discrimination claims

Harassment claims

Strong writing skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Mid–Senior Level Employment Litigation Associate

Location: Dallas, TX (hybrid)

Salary Range: $200,000 – $270,000

Our client, a nationally recognized firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level employment litigation associate (4–7 years) to join its Irvine office. This is a strong opportunity to work on sophisticated wage and hour and discrimination matters while taking on meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, high-performing team.

What You’ll Work On:

• Defending wage and hour claims, including class, collective, and PAGA actions
• Litigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters
• Drafting and responding to pleadings and written discovery
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing matters independently with direct client interaction

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA defense
• Experience handling discrimination and harassment claims
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills
• California Bar admission required
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation
• Growing Irvine platform with national support
• High level of associate responsibility and client access
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
• Hybrid flexibility

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range of $230,000 – $270,000 (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, paid parental leave, generous PTO, life and disability insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a California employment litigator looking to elevate their practice within a nationally respected employment law platform.