Labor & Employment Associate — PAGA & Wage Hour (CA)

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; Irvine, Los Angeles (CA, CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a junior to mid-level associate (2–5 years) for our Labor and Employment Practice Group in Orange County and Los Angeles. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California and have solid experience in employment litigation, including PAGA and wage/hour class actions.

Buchalter collaborates with clients to minimize risk, defends employers from lawsuits, and can offer annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California with 2+ years of employment litigation experience including PAGA and wage/hour class actions.
• Experience with daily employment advice and counseling is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation through trial when needed.
• Provide strategic employment-related advice and counsel to business management to minimize risk and ensure workplace compliance.
• Represent clients across industries, including financial institutions, manufacturing, and retail.

Skills

Employment litigation

CA Labor & Employment

PAGA experience

Wage/hour class actions

Education

J.D.

Job description

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks a junior to mid-level associate (2–5 years) for our Labor and Employment Practice Group in Orange County and Los Angeles. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California and have solid experience in employment litigation, including PAGA and wage/hour class actions.

Buchalter collaborates with clients to minimize risk, defends employers from lawsuits, and can offer annual bonuses.