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Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $210,000 – $270,000 base salary

Overview

An international labor and employment law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice in San Diego. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex California Wage & Hour claims and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) matters, representing employers in high-stakes litigation and advising on compliance and risk management strategies.

What you'll do

• Represent employers in California employment litigation, including Wage & Hour-related class actions and collective actions and PAGA claims
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings
• Advise clients on employment compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical solutions

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive employment litigation experience, including California Wage & Hour class and collective actions as well as PAGA claims
• Skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary expected to range from $210,000 – $270,000, based on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Family/dependent care leave
• FSA/HSA
• Employee assistance program
• Optional critical care, accident and hospital indemnity coverage
• Domestic partner benefits
• Student loan refinancing support
• Dependent life insurance
• Pet insurance

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters impacting major employers across California and beyond, with direct client interaction, hands-on litigation experience, ongoing training, and meaningful opportunities for advancement.