Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Irvine

KLA Industries; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Irvine, California office. The role targets attorneys with 4–7 years of employment litigation experience who can handle significant responsibility within a sophisticated labor practice.

Responsibilities include handling wage/hour, discrimination, class actions, and PAGA matters, with opportunities for direct client interaction and case ownership as part of a national platform.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong deposition and motion practice skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.
• Client-facing communication and independent case management are valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in complex employment litigation from discovery through trial.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and depositions; manage case strategy.
• Maintain direct client contact and provide clear, timely updates on matters.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

KLA Industries is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Irvine, California office. The role targets attorneys with 4–7 years of employment litigation experience who can handle significant responsibility within a sophisticated labor practice.

Responsibilities include handling wage/hour, discrimination, class actions, and PAGA matters, with opportunities for direct client interaction and case ownership as part of a national platform.