Wage & Hour Litigation Associate — Complex CA Defense

Job Juncture; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Wage & Hour Litigation practice in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on sophisticated wage and hour disputes, including class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal court, with substantial ownership of matters.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of litigation experience and a strong foundation in California employment law. The firm offers a collaborative environment and exposure to high-stakes matters in a national

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership required.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience in wage and hour matters.
• Strong understanding of California employment law and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy from early assessment through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery.
• Research, draft, and argue motions including dispositive and class actions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs and related litigation documents.
• Evaluate strategy for representative actions under PAGA.
• Analyze wage/hour issues such as classification, regular-rate, meal/rest periods, and wage statements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical judgment

Collaboration

Education

JD (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Job Juncture seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Wage & Hour Litigation practice in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on sophisticated wage and hour disputes, including class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal court, with substantial ownership of matters.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of litigation experience and a strong foundation in California employment law. The firm offers a collaborative environment and exposure to high-stakes matters in a national