EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION – SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY OR COUNSEL

WAGE & HOUR LAW CLASS ACTIONS

Locations: Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA
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A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a talented Sr. Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its premier Labor & Employment Practice in California. This role offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated employers in complex employment disputes, with a particular focus on wage and hour class and collective actions, while collaborating with a nationally recognized team.

Candidate Profile

JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
6+ years of substantive employment litigation experience
Extensive experience handling wage/hour class actions and complex employment disputes
Proven ability to handle multiple cases and assignments concurrently while producing top-quality work
Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with a high proficiency in drafting legal documents
Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and handling hearings and trials
Ability to work collaboratively across offices

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in complex employment litigation, including wage/hour class and collective actions
Lead all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes
Provide high-level client service through effective communication and tailored legal solutions
Work seamlessly with colleagues across offices in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

This is a premier opportunity to join a nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice, consistently ranked among the best in the country. Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, high-level client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge employment issues. With recognition for excellence in both complex and general employment litigation, this team offers the chance to work on sophisticated, high-value matters while benefiting from mentorship, professional development resources, and a collaborative team culture.

Joining us is more than just landing a job at a prestigious law firm. Our client is known for their commitment to their employees' wellness, recently winning The American Lawyer's "Corporate Culture and Wellbeing" award. If you're interested in advancing your legal career at a firm that truly cares about its people, this is the role for you.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $315,000 – $450,000, as determined by experience and market factors
Bonus Eligibility: Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
Additional Perks: Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.