Senior Employment Litigation Associate - Wage & Hour (CA)

Joseph Michaels International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role focuses on handling complex California wage & hour class action claims and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities for high-stakes litigation and risk management guidance.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active California Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and strong

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 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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role focuses on handling complex California wage & hour class action claims and PAGA matters for employers, with opportunities for high-stakes litigation and risk management guidance.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active California Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and strong