Sr. Class Actions Employment Litigation Associate - Los Angeles (or SF)

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development and training

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm seeks a senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Employment Practice in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The ideal candidate has substantial California wage and hour class actions and PAGA experience, will lead litigation strategy and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities include handling all phases of complex employment litigation, defending employers in wage/hour class actions, drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, managing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California class action procedures and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend employers in wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and discrimination/harassment/retaliation claims.
• Develop litigation, settlement, and risk-management strategies.
• Draft and argue motions including arbitration, class certification, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of named plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Manage discovery, document review, and litigation workflows.
• Court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise employers on California employment law compliance and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior attorneys and assist with team development.

Skills

Wage and hour class actions

PAGA litigation

California employment law

Depositions

Court appearances

Litigation strategy

Client management

Legal writing & research

Advocacy skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Sr. Class Actions Employment Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a senior-level Employment Litigation Associate to join its Employment Practice in either Los Angeles or San Francisco.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with significant experience handling California wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation. The successful candidate will play a leading role in sophisticated employment matters, work directly with employer clients, and assume substantial responsibility for litigation strategy, case management, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Defend employers in:
  • Wage and hour class actions
  • PAGA representative actions
  • Discrimination claims
  • Harassment claims
  • Retaliation claims
  • Trade secret disputes
  • Other employment-related litigation
• Develop litigation, settlement, and risk-management strategies
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including:
  • Motions to compel arbitration
  • Class certification motions
  • Dispositive motions
  • Appellate briefs
• Take and defend depositions, including:
  • Named plaintiffs
  • Fact witnesses
  • Corporate representatives
  • Expert witnesses
• Manage written discovery, document review, and litigation workflows
• Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Advise employers on California employment law compliance and risk mitigation
• Work closely with clients on business-focused employment solutions
• Mentor junior attorneys and assist with team development
• Support client development and business generation initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience
• Significant experience handling:
  • Wage and hour class actions
  • PAGA litigation
  • California employment law matters
• Strong knowledge of California class action procedures and employment regulations
• Experience independently handling depositions, court appearances, and substantive motion practice
• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong client management and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Prior law firm experience preferred

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on some of the most significant California employment litigation matters while benefiting from:

• Direct client contact and substantial responsibility
• Leadership opportunities on sophisticated class action and PAGA matters
• A collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Business development and practice growth opportunities
• Long-term advancement within a nationally recognized employment practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $310,000 – $330,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Voluntary supplemental insurance programs
• Professional development and training opportunities

Locations

• Los Angeles, California
• San Francisco, California