Job Description

Job ID: 377709

Practice area:- Employment Law - General

Employment Litigation Associate – Class Action Focus | Los Angeles, CA

A respected plaintiffs' firm in Los Angeles seeks an employment litigation associate with 1–6 years of experience to handle collective wage and hour disputes. Join a mission-driven team with robust benefits, impactful work, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

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A prominent litigation boutique in Los Angeles is hiring a California-licensed Employment Litigation Associate to join its team focusing on wage and hour class actions. Known for its advocacy in high-stakes employee rights cases, the firm offers a dynamic, purpose-driven work environment.

This is a rare chance to litigate significant collective and class action lawsuits from the ground up while benefiting from a collaborative team and strong support infrastructure. Attorneys here thrive in high-impact roles with room to lead and grow quickly.

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead or co-counsel in wage and hour class and collective actions

• Draft compelling complaints, motions, and briefs in state and federal court

• Manage discovery, including document review and third-party subpoenas

• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and experts

• Negotiate settlements during mediations and court proceedings

• Collaborate with junior attorneys and paralegals to ensure workflow efficiency

• Stay current with developments in employment and wage/hour law

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Qualifications:

• 1–6 years of experience in civil litigation or class actions, ideally wage and hour

• Active membership in the California State Bar

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal oversight

• Commitment to ethical client advocacy and litigation excellence

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This well-regarded California-based firm is celebrated for its commitment to protecting employee rights and consumer justice. Associates are given early responsibility, significant courtroom exposure, and access to firm leaders. Known for its inclusive culture and history of major case victories, this is an ideal setting for attorneys seeking purpose-driven legal careers.

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• Lead cutting-edge wage and hour class actions from day one

• Mentorship from nationally respected trial lawyers

• Join a firm that has secured over $100M in verdicts and settlements

• Competitive retirement and health benefits with meaningful case involvement

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