Litigation Associate Attorney (Wage & Hour Class / PAGA)

Legal Corner Law Office; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

UNLIMITED PTO

Holidays

Job summary

A growing plaintiff-side law firm is seeking a PAGA Litigation Attorney in Glendale, California. The role involves assessing employment cases for litigation, drafting legal documents, managing PAGA compliance, and negotiating settlements. Ideal candidates will have a California law license and at least one year of litigation experience, particularly with PAGA claims. The firm offers a full benefits package including UNLIMITED PTO, and professional growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active and in good standing to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment litigation experience with direct PAGA experience.
• Strong understanding of California Labor Code violations.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment cases suitable for litigation focusing on PAGA claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for litigation.
• Prepare LWDA notices and manage PAGA filings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations for favorable outcomes.
• Act as a secondary contact for client communications.
• Collaborate with paralegals and case managers.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and ethical standards.
• Client Communication: act as secondary point of contact while case managers serve as primary liaison.
• Collaboration: work with paralegals, case managers, and staff to advance cases.
• Compliance: ensure all activity complies with deadlines and standards.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Active license to practice law in California

1 year of employment litigation experience

Job description

Legal Corner Law Officeis a growing plaintiff-side law firm based in Glendale, California, with a strong reputation in protecting the rights of employees and delivering effective, results-driven representation. Our collaborative team environment allows attorneys and staff to grow their skills while making a direct impact on our clients’ lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking aPAGA Litigation Attorneywithdirect Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) experienceto join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling PAGA and employment law matters from case evaluation through trial, collaborating closely with paralegals and case managers, and strategically litigating against employers, defense counsel, and insurance carriers.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Assessment:Identify employment cases that are best suited for litigation, with a strong focus onPAGA claims and wage and hour violations, including unpaid wages, meal and rest break violations, overtime violations, off-the-clock work, and other California Labor Code violations.
• Litigation:Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and briefs. Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials related to employment and PAGA matters.
• PAGA Compliance:Prepare and manageLWDA notices, PAGA filings, and statutory requirements, while developing litigation strategies for representative PAGA actions.
• Negotiation:Engage in settlement negotiations with defense counsel and opposing parties to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Client Communication:Act as a secondary point of contact for clients who require attorney communication, while case managers remain the primary client liaison.
• Collaboration:Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently and ensure strong case development.
• Compliance:Ensure all case activity complies with court deadlines, ethical standards, and firm procedures.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California, in good standing.
• Minimum of1 year of employment litigation experience with direct PAGA experience required.
• Strong understanding ofCalifornia Labor Code violations and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) procedures, including LWDA notice requirements.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Why Join Us

• Full benefits package: 401(k), health, dental, vision,UNLIMITED PTO, and holidays.
• Professional growth opportunities in a multi-practice plaintiff-side firm.
• Supportive, client-focused culture where your contributions directly impact clients’ lives.

If you are a motivatedPAGA litigation attorneylooking to grow your career with a dynamic and expanding Glendale law firm, we’d love to hear from you.