Mid-Level Employment Litigator (Wage & Hour, PAGA) – CA

Aspire Talent Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in San Diego seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice to handle complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

The role offers direct client interaction, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for advancement within a premier practice, with a collaborative culture and rigorous training.

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 wage & hour class/collective actions and PAGA claims.
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking/defending depositions.
• Strong writing, analytical and research skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including wage & hour class actions, 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.

Skills

California Wage & Hour experience

PAGA experience

Legal research

Discovery drafting

Deposition experience

Strong writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

An AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in San Diego seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice to handle complex California Wage & Hour claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

The role offers direct client interaction, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for advancement within a premier practice, with a collaborative culture and rigorous training.