Our client is seeking an associate to handle California employment disputes and provide practical workplace advice to a broad range of clients. This position brings together hands-on litigation responsibilities, class and single-plaintiff matters, and day-to-day counseling on employment policies and workforce decisions.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks in class action and single-plaintiff employment cases, including legal research, drafting, and other case-related work.
- Work on wage-and-hour disputes involving alleged meal and rest period violations, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, and worker misclassification.
- Handle matters involving PAGA claims and class or collective actions, as well as allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to clients on California employment issues and related state and federal requirements.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination, severance, and related 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.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including the California Labor Code, wage-and-hour requirements, and discrimination laws.
- Experience with employment litigation in state and federal court and before agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Trial experience and the ability to conduct legal research and produce clear, persuasive written work.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with sound professional judgment.
Why Consider It
The practice combines defense of significant employment disputes—including class, collective, and PAGA matters—with direct client counseling on everyday workforce questions.
Associates can work across litigation, agreements, and employment policies while advising clients on a wide range of issues.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications; the role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility, and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.