Employment Litigation Attorney

Our client is a well-established Orange County litigation firm seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney with a strong background in wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA representative actions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a long-term career in a firm known for sophisticated advocacy, high-profile results, and a collaborative culture. The firm represents a broad range of clients from nationally recognized corporations to growing and emerging companies and has achieved consistently favorable outcomes on both the defense and plaintiff sides, including seven- and eight figure verdicts and settlements. Attorneys are encouraged to grow and stay long-term, with a shorter partnership track than larger firms and an environment that values professional satisfaction, autonomy, and balance. Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, creed, marital status, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, disability, medical condition, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law. Preferred Experience Employment litigation with a focus on wage and hour disputes Experience handling class actions and PAGA representative actions Strong familiarity with California and federal employment laws Work Environment & Expectations Annual billable requirement: 1,800 hours (designed to support work/life balance) Hybrid schedule: Initial in-office onboarding period, followed by a flexible hybrid model Unlimited PTO and a culture focused on sustainable, long-term careers Requirements 3-10+ years' experience License/Certification: Active California State Bar License (Required) Prepare motions, oppositions to motions, and reply briefs, and attend hearings before judicial officers in state and federal courts and arbitration forums. Prepare for and take depositions. Prepare discovery requests, discovery responses, and subpoenas. Prepare agreements, such as settlement agreements and joint defense agreements. Support first-chair attorneys before, during and after trial, preparing pretrial documents, motions and deposition summaries. Interact with clients and opposing counsel in a courteous and thoughtful manner. Research case law and statutes. Review and analyze documents produced by opposing counsel and documents provided by clients. Develop new clients. Supervise remote paralegals and legal assistants. Prepare and give MCLEs to firm lawyers and paralegals on topics of interest. Enter billable time promptly and accurately. Strong litigation, writing, and advocacy skills Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating within a team Benefits Health insurance (Anthem and Kaiser) Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with match and profit sharing after introductory period Discretionary annual bonus Unlimited PTO 12-14 holidays per year (depending on the year) Employee appreciation events throughout the year Membership at Kinetic Gym (in the courtyard near our office) Term life insurance Disability benefits Flexible schedule Parental leave