Sr. Employment Litigation Associate - Class Action

Job Title: Sr. Employment Litigation Associate - Class Action
Job ID: 89355
Location: Los Angeles, California

What you will be doing:

• Manage and support all phases of complex employment litigation in state and federal courts, with a strong emphasis on wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative actions

• Develop litigation strategy, evaluate risk exposure, and advise clients on litigation and settlement strategy

• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to compel arbitration, class certification motions, dispositive motions, and appellate briefing

• Take and defend depositions, including named plaintiffs, percipient witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts

• Oversee written discovery, document review, and case management in complex litigation matters

• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, arbitrations, and court appearances

• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling, compliance, and risk mitigation issues related to California employment law

• Work closely with partners and litigation teams on sophisticated and high-profile matters

• Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development

• Support business development and client relationship initiatives

What you must have:

• JD from an accredited law school

• Admission to practice in California

• 5+ years of employment litigation experience, including significant experience handling wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters

• Strong knowledge of California employment law and class action procedure

• Experience managing complex litigation matters and interacting directly with clients

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Strong organizational and case management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Experience taking and defending depositions and handling court appearances independently

• Prior law firm experience preferred

• Commitment to exceptional client service, collaboration, and professional excellence

Salary/Rate Range: $310,000.00 - $330,000.00



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