Wage & Hour Defense Associate Attorney, California

Joseph Michaels International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in San Diego is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a wage and hour litigation practice within a national firm. The role offers ownership of matters and exposure to significant claims for employer clients.

Candidates should have California Bar admission, a JD from an ABA-approved school, and solid experience in wage-and-hour defense. The firm emphasizes collaboration, technology, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation experience with a focus on wage and hour matters.
• Strong foundation in California employment law.
• Hands-on responsibility for complex wage and hour matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and drive matters from early assessment through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and manage significant written discovery.
• Research, draft, and argue motions, including dispositive and class-related motions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and other key litigation documents.
• Evaluate and develop strategy for representative actions brought under PAGA.
• Analyze wage and hour issues involving employee classification, regular-rate calculations, meal and rest periods, wage statements, and waiting-time penalties.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across the broader labor and employment practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

California law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in San Diego is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a wage and hour litigation practice within a national firm. The role offers ownership of matters and exposure to significant claims for employer clients.

Candidates should have California Bar admission, a JD from an ABA-approved school, and solid experience in wage-and-hour defense. The firm emphasizes collaboration, technology, and professional growth.