Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Action Litigation

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 170000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay:$130000.00 - $170000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour employment and consumer class actions against regional national and Fortune 500 companies
Take on real responsibility earlydiscovery motion practice depositions and court appearances with strong mentorship and growth
Build a marketable plaintiff-side class action skillset in a fast-growing Orange County office
Competitive base salary ($130000$170000 DOE) full benefits and clear long-term advancement potential

Location:On-site in Irvine CA. Youll work from a modern Orange County office thats easily commutable from Irvine Santa Ana Anaheim Garden Grove Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Note:You must be licensed to practice law in California (or licensed elsewhere and pending CA Bar admission) have 13 years of civil litigation experience and be able to work on-site full-time in Irvine with occasional travel.

About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm known for wage-and-hour employment consumer rights and class action litigation. They represent workers and consumers in complex cases against regional national and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of individuals. With a mission-driven culture and a reputation for fearless advocacy they combine deep resources with genuine compassion for their clients.

Job Description

Handle a caseload of employment wage-and-hour and consumer class and representative actions in California state and federal courts
Draft complaints discovery requests and responses motions and legal briefs in complex civil litigation matters
Conduct written and oral discovery including depositions preparation and gain opportunities to take and defend depositions as you grow
Argue motions and appear in court for hearings conferences and other proceedings as assigned
Assist with case strategy legal research and analysis to support class certification dispositive motions and settlement
Communicate with clients co-counsel and opposing counsel keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation process
Collaborate with attorneys paralegals and staff to manage deadlines filings and case workflows efficiently
Travel occasionally within California for hearings mediations depositions and other case-related needs

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in California or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar
13 years of civil litigation experience including discovery motion practice and some court appearances
Prior experience with class actions complex litigation or wage-and-hour/employment law is strongly preferred
Excellent legal research writing and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional reliable work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side advocacy and workers rights

Why Youll Love Working Here

Youll join a mission-driven team that fights for employees and consumers against powerful corporations and employers
Youll get hands-on experience and real courtroom exposure with mentorship from experienced class action litigators
Youll receive competitive compensation ($130000$170000 DOE) medical dental vision 401(k) PTO and the opportunity to grow with a multi-state firm in active expansion

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Required Experience:

Pay:$130000.00 - $170000.00 per yearJob description:Why This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour employment and consumer class actions against regional national and Fortune 500 companiesTake on real responsibility earlydiscovery motion pract...