Senior Employment Litigation Associate (CA Wage & Hour)

The Recruiting Hive; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and parental leave

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate in Irvine, CA. You will join a prominent AmLaw 150 labor and employment practice handling California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for major employers across the state.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, CA bar in good standing, and 4–7 years' employment litigation experience. Strong writing and deposition skills are essential for success.

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 practical solutions.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Discovery management

Deposition prep

Motions advocacy

Case management

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate in Irvine, CA. You will join a prominent AmLaw 150 labor and employment practice handling California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for major employers across the state.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, CA bar in good standing, and 4–7 years' employment litigation experience. Strong writing and deposition skills are essential for success.