Senior Employment Litigation Associate - CA Wage & Hour

Essenti Talent

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm in Orange County, seeks a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in Irvine, CA. You will handle complex California wage & hour class action claims and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation.

Candidates must have a JD from a top-tier law school, California bar in good standing, 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience, and

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.

Responsibilities

Represent employers in 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.