Associate

Employment Attorney — Employment & Labor, Walnut Creek, CA

  • LocationWalnut Creek, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • Compensation$100k–$275k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

A leading US law firm

Apply in confidence →

Seeking an experienced employment litigator to join a national employment & labor team supporting complex, contested matters. The role will focus on defending and managing multi-plaintiff employment disputes, including wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters.

You will collaborate with a distributed team of litigators and an experienced trial leader, handle client-facing strategy, and manage cases from discovery through trial. The team offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

The firm provides comprehensive benefits, eligibility for discretionary and performance-based bonuses, and support for career growth in a stable national platform.

  • Licensed to practice in California (required).
  • Minimum ~3 years of California employment litigation experience, including multi‑plaintiff, wage & hour class actions, and PAGA matters.
  • Strong trial and motion experience, with the ability to manage cases independently.
  • Client-focused, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a distributed/national team.

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.