Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (Defense-Side / PAGA / Class Actions)

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (Defense-Side / PAGA / Class Actions) – 3–7 YearsLocations: Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CACompensation: $150,000 – $215,000Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)Bar Admission: Active California Bar requiredIMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis is a law firm associate attorney role focused on management-side employment litigation.Candidates MustBe a licensed attorney (JD required)Have 3–7 Years Of California Employment Defense ExperienceHave experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositionsHave exposure to PAGA and class action litigationThis Role Is Not Suitable ForPlaintiff-side employment attorneysGeneral litigators without employment law experienceCandidates without substantive litigation ownershipAbout The OpportunityWe are working with a law firm seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to handle a mix of single-plaintiff, PAGA, and class action matters, with strong hands-on litigation exposure and client advisory work.What You’ll Be DoingManage employment defense matters from inception through resolutionLead discovery, including drafting motions and taking/defending depositionsWork on PAGA and class action litigationAdvise employers on compliance and employment law issuesCollaborate with partners and clients on case strategyWhat We’re Looking For3–7 years of employment defense litigation experienceStrong motion practice and discovery experienceExposure to PAGA and class actionsCollaborative, team-oriented mindsetCore KeywordsLabor and Employment Attorney; Employment Defense; PAGA; Class Actions; Wage and Hour; Employment Litigation; Management-SideSkills: litigation,defense,employment litigation,employment law,class actions,paga