Senior Labor & Employment Defense Attorney: Wage & Hour/PAGA

Career Consulting Partners; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

PTO

Sick Leave

Paralegal support

Bar Dues Covered

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney in El Segundo, CA. You will lead Wage & Hour and PAGA litigation while advising businesses on a wide range of employment issues.

The role blends independent case management with a collaborative team approach. You should have a strong track record defending wage-and-hour matters, adaptability across matters, and a forward-thinking mindset to leverage technology in litigation.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 7-15 years of dedicated employment law experience (defense side preferred).
• Proven track record of independently managing Wage & Hour or PAGA litigation.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for clients.
• Forward-thinking mindset with interest in using technology to optimize legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation from intake to resolution.
• Lead Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA defense, plus single-plaintiff matters.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgments, demurrers, and class cert. oppositions.
• Represent clients in state and federal hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Advise business owners and HR on urgent workplace issues.
• Audit client policies and handbooks for California labor law compliance.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations.
• Collaborate with partners on innovative legal theories and tech-driven litigation approaches.
• Provide guidance and development support to junior associates and staff.
• Utilize AI and legal tech to increase efficiency in document review and research.

Skills

Wage & Hour

PAGA litigation

Employment defense

California law

Client counseling

Education

Active California Bar (in good standing)

Tools

Case management software

AI tools for legal work

Job description

Career Consulting Partners seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney in El Segundo, CA. You will lead Wage & Hour and PAGA litigation while advising businesses on a wide range of employment issues.

The role blends independent case management with a collaborative team approach. You should have a strong track record defending wage-and-hour matters, adaptability across matters, and a forward-thinking mindset to leverage technology in litigation.