Senior Wage & Hour Litigator in CA

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Irvine, CA, seeks an Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated wage and hour litigation practice within an Am Law 100 firm. You will handle complex California wage and hour disputes, including class, collective, and PAGA matters, in state and federal court.

The role offers substantial ownership of matters, direct client interaction, and collaboration with experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of litigation experience, preferably in wage and hour defense.
• Strong foundation in California employment law and CA Labor Code, PAGA, FLSA.
• Demonstrated discovery, deposition, motion practice, and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and drive matters from early assessment to resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and manage substantial written discovery.
• Research, draft, and argue dispositive and class-related motions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and other key litigation documents.
• Evaluate strategy for representative actions under PAGA.
• Collaborate with clients and broader labor and employment practice.

Skills

Strong analytical judgment

Excellent written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Irvine, CA, seeks an Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated wage and hour litigation practice within an Am Law 100 firm. You will handle complex California wage and hour disputes, including class, collective, and PAGA matters, in state and federal court.

The role offers substantial ownership of matters, direct client interaction, and collaboration with experienced practitioners.