Associate

Employment Litigation Associate — Employment & Labor

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Senior-level associate role in a national employment practice, open to candidates in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The position focuses on complex California employment litigation with a primary emphasis on wage-and-hour class actions and representative PAGA matters, while also handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, trade-secret, and other workplace-related claims.

The role offers substantial responsibility and direct client interaction: lead case strategy, manage matters through all litigation phases, draft and argue substantive motions, take and defend depositions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations. The team environment is collaborative and provides mentorship, opportunities for professional growth, and support for business development.

  • JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California
  • 5+ years of employment litigation experience with significant handling of wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA representative actions
  • Strong knowledge of California employment law and class action procedure
  • Proven experience managing complex litigation matters, including taking/defending depositions and handling court appearances independently
  • Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills; strong organizational and case-management abilities
  • Demonstrated client-facing experience and ability to mentor junior associates

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