Senior Employment Litigation Associate — Wage & Hour + PAGA, LA

Joseph Michaels International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Los Angeles hosts an opportunity for a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role focuses on handling complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers, with exposure to high-stakes litigation and compliance guidance.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active CA Bar admission, and at least 3 years of substantive employment litigation experience, including

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 3+ 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; able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Self-starter who can work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in California wage & hour class actions 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 on case strategy.

Skills

3+ years employment litigation

Discovery & pleadings

Motions & depositions

Strong writing & research

Communication & organization

Self-starter & collaborative

California wage & hour knowledge

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in Los Angeles hosts an opportunity for a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice. The role focuses on handling complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers, with exposure to high-stakes litigation and compliance guidance.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active CA Bar admission, and at least 3 years of substantive employment litigation experience, including