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Employment Litigation Associate

$225k - $300k

Boutique Recruiting

Position Title: Employment Litigation Associate

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated California employment matters, including wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases. This role will provide hands-on responsibility across discovery, pleadings, motion practice, depositions, case strategy, and other critical stages of employment litigation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience with significant exposure to labor and employment law. They are proactive, confident in managing substantive litigation responsibilities, and ready to contribute within a collaborative team while continuing to deepen their employment litigation expertise.

Salary Range : $225,000 - $300,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

  • Handle California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA matters
  • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written advocacy
  • Assist with case strategy and management throughout the litigation lifecycle
  • Collaborate with partners and clients on complex employment-related disputes
Requirements
  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Significant labor and employment law experience preferred
  • Experience handling California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases preferred
  • Strong experience drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings
  • Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking and defending depositions
  • Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and analytical skills
  • Active California Bar membership
Benefits
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development and attorney training
  • Long-term growth opportunities within an established national practice

If you are ready to sharpen your employment litigation practice while taking on sophisticated California matters with a highly regarded legal team, apply today.


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