Employment Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Mid–Senior Level Employment Litigation Associate Location: San Diego, CA

(hybrid) Salary Range:

$230,000 – $270,000

Our client, a nationally recognized firm, is seeking a

mid-to-senior level employment litigation associate (4–7 years)

to join its Irvine office. This is a strong opportunity to work on sophisticated wage and hour and discrimination matters while taking on meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, high-performing team. This role is available in the following CA locations: Irvine, CA | San Francisco, CA | Sacramento, CA

(Hybrid) What You’ll Work On: Defending wage and hour claims, including class, collective, and PAGA actions

Litigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters

Drafting and responding to pleadings and written discovery

Preparing and arguing motions

Taking and defending depositions

Managing matters independently with direct client interaction

What We’re Looking For: 4–7 years of employment litigation experience

Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA defense

Experience handling discrimination and harassment claims

Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills

California Bar admission required

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Why This Role Stands Out: Exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation

Growing Irvine platform with national support

High level of associate responsibility and client access

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship

Hybrid flexibility

Compensation & Benefits: Base salary range of $230,000 – $270,000 (DOE)

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, paid parental leave, generous PTO, life and disability insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a California employment litigator looking to elevate their practice within a nationally respected employment law platform.