Mid-Level to Senior Associate, Employment Litigation

About the Role Join a California employer-side labor and employment law practice as an associate handling matters from inception through resolution. You will manage litigation independently while working with a collaborative team and advising employers on workplace issues. What You'll Do Manage California employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour claims, PAGA, and class actions. Develop case strategies and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses. Take and defend depositions and represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings. Represent employers in matters before agencies, including the DLSE and NLRB. Advise employer clients on compliance, risk avoidance, and day-to-day workplace issues. Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to client and business development activities as interested. What We're Looking For 3 to 8 years of California employer-side employment litigation experience, including single-plaintiff matters and defense of wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA actions, or collective actions. Active California Bar membership in good standing and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Ability to manage matters independently, draft litigation documents, take and defend depositions, and handle hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. Knowledge of FEHA, PAGA, and California wage-and-hour law, with sound judgment, initiative, and strong client service skills. Collaborative working style and a stable work history. Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and Zoom. Compensation & Benefits Base salary is $170,000 to $250,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid parental leave. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location Remote within California, with Los Angeles as the primary location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wintermeyer Ventures