Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Our Am Law 100 client is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its nationally recognized practice in San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity for a California employment attorney looking to develop a well-rounded practice combining employment litigation and day-to-day counseling. The associate will work on sophisticated matters involving wage and hour disputes, PAGA and class actions, discrimination and retaliation claims, and other workplace issues. The role offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on litigation responsibility, and the opportunity to develop long-term relationships and grow your practice within a national platform. Role Overview The associate will represent employers in a broad range of California employment matters, including: California wage and hour litigation PAGA and class action matters Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims Written and document discovery Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings Legal research and case strategy Motion practice in state and federal court Settlement conferences and negotiations Trial preparation Direct client counseling and relationship management Candidate Profile J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school Active California Bar membership in good standing 2-3 years of Labor & Employment experience Experience with California wage and hour, PAGA, and/or class action litigation Experience handling discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or related employment claims Employment counseling experience preferred Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills Experience with discovery and motion practice State and federal court experience preferred Strong academic credentials Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills Interest in developing client relationships and growing a long-term employment practice Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 Labor & Employment practice Develop a balanced practice combining litigation and employment counseling Work on sophisticated California wage and hour, PAGA, and class action matters Gain meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure early in your career Develop state and federal court experience Learn from a highly regarded national employment team Strong mentorship and professional development Excellent platform to build client relationships and grow your own practice over time #J-18808-Ljbffr