Irvine Employment Litigation Associate — Complex Matters

6 Degrees Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Time off and parental leave

Retirement and profit-sharing programs

Life and disability insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

The Irvine office of a national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of employment litigation experience. The role involves handling complex matters and working closely with senior attorneys and clients.

You will represent employers in wage/hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, class and collective actions, and PAGA matters, with responsibilities across discovery, motions, depositions, and strategy.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience as described.
• Substantive wage/hour and/or discrimination/harassment litigation experience.
• Class, collective action and/or PAGA experience.
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings.
• Preparing and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Assist with strategic management of matters.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational abilities

Deposition experience

Education

California Bar admission

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Irvine office of a national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of employment litigation experience. The role involves handling complex matters and working closely with senior attorneys and clients.

You will represent employers in wage/hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, class and collective actions, and PAGA matters, with responsibilities across discovery, motions, depositions, and strategy.