Employment Litigation Associate

Law Firms; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Performance-based discretionary bonuses

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Irvine office. In this role, you'll manage complex workplace litigation such as wage & hour class actions and single-plaintiff cases. The firm emphasizes early responsibility, providing opportunities for client interaction, depositions, and courtroom exposure. The position offers an annual salary range of $170,000 to $200,000 along with performance-based bonuses and hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience in wage & hour and class actions preferred.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle wage & hour class action and PAGA litigation.
• Defend single-plaintiff employment cases.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and case strategy.
• Work closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated matters.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Advocacy skills

Job description

Overview

A nationally recognized labor & employment litigation firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join its growing Orange County office. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes workplace litigation, including wage & hour class actions, PAGA matters, and complex single-plaintiff employment disputes. Attorneys in this practice receive meaningful litigation responsibility early, including client interaction, depositions, mediations, and courtroom exposure while working alongside experienced employment litigators.

Responsibilities

• Handle wage & hour class action and PAGA litigation
• Defend single-plaintiff employment cases
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and case strategy
• Work closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience in employment litigation, wage & hour, class actions, or PAGA preferred
• Strong writing and advocacy skills

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 – $200,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Bonus eligibility beginning at 1,800 hours
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid work flexibility

If you\'re an employment litigator looking to work on sophisticated wage & hour and workplace litigation, we encourage you to apply.