A confidential Wilmington opportunity brings together employment litigation and hands-on employer counseling. The associate will work across class and single-plaintiff matters while helping clients navigate workforce decisions, policies, and day-to-day employment issues. California bar admission is required, and the position description identifies the practice as serving the firm’s California offices.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks and support case strategy in class action and single-plaintiff employment matters, including research, drafting, and other litigation work.
- Work on wage-and-hour disputes involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and employee misclassification.
- Handle matters involving PAGA claims, class and collective actions, and allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day employment advice to a wide range of clients on workplace and personnel issues.
- 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 litigation and advice and counsel work.
- Admission to practice in California and strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour laws, and discrimination laws.
- Experience with class and collective action defense and PAGA claims.
- Experience practicing before state and federal courts and agencies; trial experience is sought.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and persuasive communication skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work both collaboratively and independently.
Why Consider It
This position offers a varied practice that combines employment litigation with practical counseling and agreement drafting, with exposure to class and single-plaintiff disputes as well as a broad range of workplace issues.
The stated hiring range is $235,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k); the role is described as hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
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.