Senior Employment Litigator CA – Wage & Hour, PAGA

MDS Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Profit-sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MDS Staffing represents an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney in Los Angeles. The role focuses on California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters, defending employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on risk management and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, CA Bar admission, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, and proven skill in drafting and

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 with ability to manage multiple workstreams.

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

Employment litigation

Wage & hour

Discovery

Motions

Depositions

Legal writing

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

MDS Staffing represents an AmLaw 150 international labor and employment law firm seeking a mid to senior-level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney in Los Angeles. The role focuses on California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters, defending employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on risk management and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, CA Bar admission, 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, and proven skill in drafting and