Mid-Level Employment Litigator — Wage & Hour, PAGA

KLA Industries, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and parental leave

FSA/HSA

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

An AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle California Wage & Hour and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation. You will draft pleadings, respond to discovery, and prepare witnesses for hearings while collaborating with partners and clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, CA bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation, strong writing and analytical

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar Admission 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

Legal research

Writing skills

Trial preparation

Discovery responses

Deposition skills

Motions drafting

Case management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

An AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in San Diego is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle California Wage & Hour and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation. You will draft pleadings, respond to discovery, and prepare witnesses for hearings while collaborating with partners and clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, CA bar in good standing, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation, strong writing and analytical