Employment Attorney (PAGA and Wage & Hour)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney specializing in PAGA and Wage & Hour litigation defense in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and be admitted to practice law in California.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of litigation, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with clear, persuasive legal analysis.
• Conduct and defend depositions, and attend court appearances.
• Provide strategic advice on employment compliance and labor code risks.
• Communicate complex legal issues to clients in a practical manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in PAGA and Wage & Hour litigation defense.
• Admission to practice law in California.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor or LLM degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, solution-focused legal advice.

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Flexible hybrid work environment options.

Known for quality, commitment, integrity, and a range of specialized capabilities typically found only in boutique firms, this is a dynamic West Coast law firm. The lawyers here achieve results through long-term client relationships and creative problem-solving skills. They have successfully litigated matters involving business torts, pharmaceutical litigation, environmental, toxic torts, products liability cases, construction, and professional liability. The firm in the capacity of a national counsel provides services throughout the United States.