LA Employment Litigation Associate (Wage & Hour, PAGA)

Ashton North LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role handles complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

The candidate will draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and take depositions while advising on compliance and risk management, with opportunities for direct client interaction and advancement.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling California wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking/defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with multitasking ability.
• Self-starter who works independently and collaboratively with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy.

Skills

Employment litigation

Discovery & pleadings

Motions & depositions

Legal research & writing

Case management

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

California Bar Admission

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role handles complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

The candidate will draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and take depositions while advising on compliance and risk management, with opportunities for direct client interaction and advancement.