Associate

Employment Attorney — Labor & Employment, Walnut Creek, CA

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

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Experienced employment litigator needed to join a busy California practice handling complex, high‑stakes employment matters. The role focuses on multi‑plaintiff litigation, wage & hour class actions and PAGA cases, with significant opportunities for courtroom work and client contact.

You will join a collaborative national team of litigators while working locally out of the Walnut Creek area. The group emphasizes hands‑on client engagement, flexible work arrangements, and structured professional development with clear advancement pathways.

The firm offers a full benefits package, performance and discretionary bonus opportunities, and student loan repayment assistance. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and market.

  • Licensed to practice in California
  • Minimum of 3 years' employment litigation experience, including multi‑plaintiff and wage & hour class actions (PAGA experience preferred)
  • Comfortable managing cases independently and working directly with clients
  • Trial or significant contested‑litigation experience desirable

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