Senior Employment Litigation Attorney - Wage & Hour, PAGA

Vogrinc Search Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in Orange County. The role focuses on complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters, advising employers on compliance and risk management strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, California bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience,

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission 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; ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively with strong communication skills.

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 to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions.

Skills

Employment litigation

Discovery

Motions

Depositions

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in Orange County. The role focuses on complex California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters, advising employers on compliance and risk management strategies.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, California bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience,