Attorney with wage and hour class actions experience

A law firm is seeking a dynamic California‐licensed attorney to join its Los Angeles office, focusing on collective wage and hour disputes. Ideal candidates will have between one and six years of relevant litigation experience and a passion for advocating on behalf of employee groups. This role offers competitive retirement and health benefits, along with the opportunity to grow within a collaborative legal team. A hybrid approach would be acceptable, and if it is a very strong candidate, then even a fully remote option might be viable.

Duties

• Act as lead or co‐counsel in multi‐plaintiff wage and hour actions, from intake through settlement

• Draft and file complaints, motions, briefs, and other court filings with precision and persuasive authority

• Conduct discovery activities, including written requests, document review, and managing third‐party subpoenas

• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and parties

• Negotiate favorable resolutions in mediations and settlement conferences

• Coordinate with support staff and junior attorneys to streamline case workflows

• Monitor legislative and case‐law developments affecting wage and hour class actions

Requirements

• Active membership in the California Bar

• Between 1–6 years of civil litigation or class action experience, mainly in California Wage and Hour class actions, and California PAGA

• Demonstrated skill in legal writing and oral advocacy

• Ability to handle multiple matters under tight deadlines

• Strong organizational aptitude and attention to detail

• Commitment to ethical practice and client‐centered representation

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‐accredited law school or equivalent

Certifications

• Good standing with the California State Bar

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and research capabilities

• Proficient in drafting complex pleadings and legal memoranda

• Effective negotiation and dispute‐resolution techniques

• Familiarity with e‐discovery platforms and litigation support tools

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Contributions toward medical and dental insurance premiums

• Short‐ and long‐term disability coverage

Representing clients in complex civil litigation, class action, business, and individual litigation, this firm was established in 1991. Over the years, the firm has achieved over $100 million in verdicts and settlement on behalf of its clients. The firm is dedicated to protecting consumers' rights. The attorneys have served as class counsels in class actions in California and all over the country. The lawyers are highly educated and are members of the National Board of Directors of Public Justice and the State Bar of California Antitrust and Unfair Competition Litigation section.