Senior Employment Litigation Associate Lead Complex Matters

CDF Labor Law; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Flexible in-office and hybrid work

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays and time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking a Senior-level Associate with at least seven years of California employment litigation experience to join our Orange County team. You will lead sophisticated litigation and advisory matters for clients ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with autonomy to shape strategy and manage cases.

Employer-side experience is preferred. Salary range is $235,000–$305,000, with in-office and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Seven years of California labor and employment litigation experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ability to independently manage significant litigation matters.
• Experience handling class actions, PAGA and FEHA claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead single-plaintiff, class action, collective action and PAGA matters through all phases of litigation.
• Collaborate with relationship partners to develop strategy and take ownership of its execution.
• Direct discovery, take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other significant motions.
• Appear in court and represent clients at trial and in arbitration proceedings.
• Lead settlement negotiations and advocate for clients in mediations.
• Prepare complex matters for trial and arbitration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries.

Skills

California employment litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking a Senior-level Associate with at least seven years of California employment litigation experience to join our Orange County team. You will lead sophisticated litigation and advisory matters for clients ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with autonomy to shape strategy and manage cases.

Employer-side experience is preferred. Salary range is $235,000–$305,000, with in-office and hybrid work options.