Senior CA Employment Litig. Associate — Wage & PAGA

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County seeks a mid to senior‑level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. You will handle complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters representing employers in high‑stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top‑tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven skills in

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling California wage and hour class actions and 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.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California wage & hour class action and PAGA litigation.
• 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

Employment litigation

Legal drafting

Motions

Deposition handling

California wage & hour experience

Disciplinary drafting

Education

Juris Doctor from a top‑tier law school

California Bar admission

Job description

A premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County seeks a mid to senior‑level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. You will handle complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters representing employers in high‑stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top‑tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven skills in