Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour & PAGA (CA)

Acloché LLC

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 270,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in San Diego, seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. You will handle complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation and advise on compliance and risk management strategies.

The role offers direct client interaction, hands-on litigation experience, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

JD from a top law school with an excellent academic record.
Active California bar in good standing.
3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including Wage & Hour class and collective actions and PAGA.
Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.

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.