Mid-Level Employment Litigator: Wage & Hour, PAGA

Key People; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Key People in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The attorney will handle California Wage & Hour and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will have CA Bar admission in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage-hour class/collective actions, with strong writing, discovery,

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including California Wage & Hour class and collective actions as well as PAGA claims.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour-related class actions and collective actions and PAGA claims.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions.

Skills

Employment litigation

Discovery drafting

deposition experience

Motions drafting

Strong writing

Communication

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Key People in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The attorney will handle California Wage & Hour and PAGA matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will have CA Bar admission in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including wage-hour class/collective actions, with strong writing, discovery,