LA Employment Litigation Associate - Wage & Hour/PAGA Expert

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Optional lifestyle benefits including pet insurance

Job summary

Plug-legal, a leading defense firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a mid-to-senior level associate for its employment litigation practice. This role offers significant responsibility in managing complex matters, especially those related to California wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of dedicated litigation experience and a Juris Doctor degree. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation, particularly in California claims.
• Active California State bar license in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment litigation matters through all phases.
• Defend clients against California wage-and-hour class actions.
• Take and defend depositions of key parties.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Writing and arguing motions

Strategic analysis and risk assessment

Collaborative mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Plug-legal, a leading defense firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a mid-to-senior level associate for its employment litigation practice. This role offers significant responsibility in managing complex matters, especially those related to California wage-hour class actions and PAGA cases.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of dedicated litigation experience and a Juris Doctor degree. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and generous paid time off.