Attorney – Labor & Employment Associate (Defense-Side)

Full-Time | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA | $150K – $215KIMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORRoleThis role is for a defense-side employment litigator ready to own cases and build a career at a boutique powerhouse. Candidates must:Be licensed in CaliforniaHave 3–7 years of defense-side employment experience exclusivelyBe comfortable running discovery, motions, and depositions independentlyThis is NOT for plaintiff-side attorneys or generalist litigators without CA employment experience.What You'll Be DoingManage employment defense matters end-to-end — from intake through trial or arbitrationLead discovery, draft and argue motions, take and defend depositionsSecond-chair arbitrations and trials early, with a clear path to first-chairCounsel California employers on wage & hour, classification, and complex employment issuesCollaborate directly with partners on case strategy and client relationshipsWhat We're Looking For3–7 years of California employment defense litigation experienceExclusively defense-side background (plaintiff-side experience disqualifies)Strong motion practice, discovery, and case management skillsPAGA and/or class action exposure is a major plusCollaborative, career-minded attorney looking for a long-term homeCore KeywordsCalifornia Employment Defense; PAGA; Class Action; Labor & Employment Associate; Wage & Hour Defense; Boutique Law FirmSkills: depositions,plaintiff,paga,defense,arbitration,class action,motions,labor & employment