Position Title: Employment Litigation Associate A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated California employment matters, including wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases. This role will provide hands-on responsibility across discovery, pleadings, motion practice, depositions, case strategy, and other critical stages of employment litigation. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience with significant exposure to labor and employment law. They are proactive, confident in managing substantive litigation responsibilities, and ready to contribute within a collaborative team while continuing to deepen their employment litigation expertise. Salary Range: $225,000 - $300,000 / annually, DOE Responsibilities • Handle California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA matters • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings • Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions • Take and defend depositions • Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written advocacy • Assist with case strategy and management throughout the litigation lifecycle • Collaborate with partners and clients on complex employment-related disputes Requirements • 3+ years of litigation experience • Significant labor and employment law experience preferred • Experience handling California wage-and-hour class action claims and PAGA cases preferred • Strong experience drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings • Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking and defending depositions • Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and analytical skills • Active California Bar membership Benefits • Comprehensive insurance benefits • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid time off and paid holidays • Parental leave • Professional development and attorney training • Long-term growth opportunities within an established national practice If you are ready to sharpen your employment litigation practice while taking on sophisticated California matters with a highly regarded legal team, apply today. #LI-BM1