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 Youll 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 Were 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 $170000 to $250000 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.