Join a collaborative employment practice handling complex workplace disputes and practical counseling for a wide range of clients. This associate role combines litigation responsibility in class and individual cases with advice on the policies, compensation practices and employment decisions that affect employers day to day.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including research, drafting and coordination of matter work.
- Work on wage-and-hour disputes involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work and worker classification.
- Assist with the defense of class, collective and PAGA claims, as well as allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day employment advice and counsel to a broad range of clients on workplace questions and employment-law compliance.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination and severance agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, employee policies and training, and leave practices.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including both litigation and advice-and-counsel work.
- Admission to practice law in California and a JD.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour requirements and discrimination laws.
- Experience with employment matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing and verbal communication skills, with sound professional and business judgment.
- Ability to manage deadlines and competing demands, organize work effectively, and contribute both independently and collaboratively.
Why Consider It
The practice offers a substantive mix of employment litigation and direct client counseling, with exposure to class, collective and PAGA matters alongside the workplace issues employers address every day.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, based on qualifications, and the package includes medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401(k).
The position description specifies a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.