Labor and Employment Associate - Orange County

Buchalter PC; California (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Buchalter PC is seeking a mid-level associate with approximately 4-5 years of experience to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group in California. The ideal candidate is currently licensed to practice law in California and has solid experience in employment litigation, including PAGA and wage/hour class actions.

The role involves providing advice and counsel to various clients to minimize risk exposure and managing litigation if necessary. The expected salary is between $190,000 and $235,000 annually with performance bonuses, accompanied by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice law in California.
• At least 3+ years of solid experience in employment litigation.
• Experience providing daily advice in employment-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad, protective counsel to minimize risk exposure.
• Manage litigation actions including trials.
• Ensure workplace compliance and respond to conflicts.

Skills

Experience in employment litigation

Ability to practice law in California

Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA

Job description

We are looking for a mid-level associate (approx. 4-5 years) to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group in Orange County, CA

• Currently licensed to practice law in California
• At least 3+ years of solid experience in employment litigation, including PAGA and wage/hour class actions
• Experience providing daily advice and counsel concerning employment‑related matters (preferred)
• Experience/background in OSHA and Cal/OSHA (preferred)

Buchalter employment attorneys partner closely with clients to provide broad, protective counsel that minimizes risk exposure. When litigation ensues, our attorneys are quick to respond and tailor an aggressive plan as needed to defend actions, including up to and through trial. Our critical risk‑management solutions allow clients to focus on managing their businesses while we manage the details of their employment problems. We work with business management to ensure workplace compliance and an immediate response when conflict arises. We provide advice and counsel to business and defend employers from lawsuits. Our clients vary from closely‑held companies to major financial institutions, banks, restaurant chains, manufacturers and retailers, with offices and locations nationwide.

Compensation

Expected pay range: $190,000–$235,000 annually, depending on years of practice, experience, and performance. Eligible for annual performance bonuses based on productivity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; unlimited PTO and nine paid holidays.

Diversity & Inclusion

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.