Employment Litigation Associate

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a well-established California employment litigation practice, handling employer-side matters across the full litigation lifecycle. You'll work on a wide range of cases — from single-plaintiff disputes to complex class actions and representative actions — while developing as a trusted advisor to clients.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day case components under partner guidance, working with meaningful early responsibility.

• Draft, file, and argue pleadings and motions; prepare discovery papers.

• Prepare deposition outlines and take or defend depositions independently.

• Support mediation, settlement discussions, and trial preparation.

• Apply California wage-and-hour law and PAGA considerations to case strategy.

• Deliver responsive, empathetic client service and anticipate client needs proactively.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of employment litigation experience, including single-plaintiff California matters.

• Experience on the management/employer side of employment disputes.

• Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions.

• Experience drafting and arguing substantive motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment).

• Familiarity with California wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA representative actions is a strong plus.

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Collegial, collaborative work style with an entrepreneurial mindset and appetite for early responsibility.

• Ability to work in-office three days per week in either Los Angeles or San Francisco.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $255,000 – $330,000 USD annually.

Location

Hybrid — three days per week in-office. Primary location: Los Angeles, CA. The San Francisco office is also an option for the right candidate.