Labor & Employment Associate — Wage & Hour, PAGA

Calqulate; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its hybrid office. The role involves handling sophisticated wage and hour, PAGA, and class action matters for a diverse client base, with substantial client interaction and collaboration within a high-performing team.

Required are a JD from a top law school, active California bar admission, 4–7 years of labor and employment experience, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission, in good standing.
• 4–7 years of substantive labor and employment law experience.
• Significant wage & hour, PAGA, and class action matters in state and federal courts.
• Arbitration, mediation, or trial experience is required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team.
• Open to AI-driven tech to boost efficiency and client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in wage & hour, PAGA, and class action litigation matters.
• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation from inception through resolution.
• Advise clients on compliance with evolving California and federal employment laws.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings.
• Participate in discovery, including depositions and document review.
• Prepare memoranda, pleadings, and settlement documentation.
• Represent clients in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategic, practical solutions tailored to client needs.

Skills

Legal research

Wage & hour

PAGA

Class action

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

JD from top law school

Job description

Unknown Firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its hybrid office. The role involves handling sophisticated wage and hour, PAGA, and class action matters for a diverse client base, with substantial client interaction and collaboration within a high-performing team.

Required are a JD from a top law school, active California bar admission, 4–7 years of labor and employment experience, and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.