Senior Employment Class Actions Litigator (PAGA)

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development and training

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm seeks a senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Employment Practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The ideal candidate has substantial California wage and hour class actions and PAGA experience, will lead litigation strategy and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities include handling all phases of complex employment litigation, defending employers in wage/hour class actions, drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, managing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California class action procedures and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend employers in wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and discrimination/harassment/retaliation claims.
• Develop litigation, settlement, and risk-management strategies.
• Draft and argue motions including arbitration, class certification, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of named plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Manage discovery, document review, and litigation workflows.
• Court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise employers on California employment law compliance and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior attorneys and assist with team development.

Skills

Wage and hour class actions

PAGA litigation

California employment law

Depositions

Court appearances

Litigation strategy

Client management

Legal writing & research

Advocacy skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm seeks a senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Employment Practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The ideal candidate has substantial California wage and hour class actions and PAGA experience, will lead litigation strategy and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities include handling all phases of complex employment litigation, defending employers in wage/hour class actions, drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, managing