Hybrid CA Employment Defense Associate (3–7 yrs)

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written advocacy

Employment disputes understanding

Employer representation experience

PAGA/class action exposure

Job description

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.