Employment Litigation Associate: Wage & Hour & PAGA

Confident Search Consultants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Diego. The role focuses on complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive employment

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including Wage & Hour class/collective actions and PAGA.
• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft skills: self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour-related 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 and provide practical solutions.

Skills

California Bar Admission

Employment Litigation

Depositions

Motions & Discovery

Legal Research & Writing

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Diego. The role focuses on complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, and 3+ years of substantive employment