Senior Employment Litigation Attorney – Wage & Hour, PAGA

MDS Staffing; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 230 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MDS Staffing is seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate for a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County, Irvine, CA. The role focuses on handling California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation and compliance advisory.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, and 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience with strong writing, research,

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 with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Employment litigation

PAGA claims

Discovery

Initial pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Formation

JD from top-tier law school

California Bar Admission

Description du poste

MDS Staffing is seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate for a premier AmLaw 150 labor and employment law firm in Orange County, Irvine, CA. The role focuses on handling California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters for employers in high-stakes litigation and compliance advisory.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, California Bar admission in good standing, and 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience with strong writing, research,