Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour Expert

Sacbar; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Irvine seeks a mid-senior level Employment Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its labor and employment practice. The role involves handling wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, including class actions and PAGA, with opportunities to work closely with seasoned attorneys and take on significant responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated writing ability.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team of lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Litigate wage and hour claims and employment discrimination/harassment matters, including class actions and PAGA.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings; prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions; interact with clients and manage matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Client interaction

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Fisher Phillips in Irvine seeks a mid-senior level Employment Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its labor and employment practice. The role involves handling wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, including class actions and PAGA, with opportunities to work closely with seasoned attorneys and take on significant responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage