Employment Litigation Attorney (Defense) | Orange County | $200k–$325k | Trial-Focused

Employment Litigation Attorney (Defense) | Orange County | $200k–$325k | Trial-FocusedLocation: Irvine / Los Angeles, CaliforniaSalary: $200,000 – $325,000 depending on experienceSchedule: Primarily onsite (flexibility for personal commitments)A top-tier California trial firm known for record-setting verdicts and high-stakes litigation is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney (5–15 years) to join its team.This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure employment defense matters, alongside elite trial lawyers handling some of the most significant cases in the market.The RoleYou will handle defense-side employment litigation, including:• Wage & hour, PAGA, and FEHA matters• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims• Complex employment class actions• Depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation• Case strategy from inception through resolutionThis role offers significant exposure to high-stakes litigation and trial work, with the opportunity to play a key role in complex cases.Why This Opportunity Stands Out• Salary between $200k – $325k depending on experience• Work on high-value, complex employment litigation matters• Opportunity to collaborate with elite trial attorneys• Exposure to class actions and sophisticated defense work• Flexible environment where performance is prioritizedRequirements• 5–15 years of employment litigation experience (defense-side)• Strong experience handling California employment law (FEHA, PAGA, wage & hour)• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and handle dispositive motions• Strong trial and courtroom experience• Licensed to practice law in CaliforniaPreferred Background• Experience with complex employment class actions• Strong litigation track record and case ownership• Stable career progressionThis is a standout opportunity for an employment attorney looking to operate at the highest level of litigation, handling complex and high-value defense matters within a premier trial firm.If you would like to learn more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.