Senior Employment Lit Attorney: Wage & Hour & PAGA (CA)

Sora Resource Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Sora Resource Group represents a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid to senior‑level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in Irvine, CA.

The role focuses on California wage & hour class actions, PAGA matters, and advising employers on compliance and risk management. JD from a top‑tier law school, CA bar and 4–7 years of employment litigation are required.

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 and provide practical solutions.

Skills

Wage & hour class actions

PAGA claims

Discovery & pleadings

Depositions

Motions

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Sora Resource Group represents a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid to senior‑level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in Irvine, CA.

The role focuses on California wage & hour class actions, PAGA matters, and advising employers on compliance and risk management. JD from a top‑tier law school, CA bar and 4–7 years of employment litigation are required.