Job Description
Job DescriptionMid–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:
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Defending wage and hour claims, including class, collective, and PAGA actions
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Litigating employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters
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Drafting and responding to pleadings and written discovery
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Preparing and arguing motions
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Taking and defending depositions
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Managing matters independently with direct client interaction
What We’re Looking For:
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4–7 years of employment litigation experience
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Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA defense
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Experience handling discrimination and harassment claims
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Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
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Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills
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California Bar admission required
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JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Why This Role Stands Out:
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Exposure to complex, high-impact employment litigation
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Growing Irvine platform with national support
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High level of associate responsibility and client access
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Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
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Hybrid flexibility
Compensation & Benefits:
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Base salary range of $230,000 – $270,000 (DOE)
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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.