Senior Employment Litigation Attorney - Wage & Hour (CA)

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County, seeks a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle complex wage/hour class actions and PAGA matters. Located in Irvine, CA, the role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation and strategic compliance guidance.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, CA Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven drafting skills for discovery, pleadings, motions, and

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.
• Soft skills: self-starter who can work independently or collaboratively.

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.

Skills

JD top-tier school

CA Bar Admission

4-7 years exp

Wage Hour class actions

PAGA claims

Discovery pleadings

Motions & depositions

Writing research

Soft skills

Education

California Bar Admission

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County, seeks a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate to handle complex wage/hour class actions and PAGA matters. Located in Irvine, CA, the role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation and strategic compliance guidance.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, CA Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven drafting skills for discovery, pleadings, motions, and