Employment Law Associate; Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Overview

Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation). Our client, a well-established employment and labor law firm, is seeking a motivated Employment Law Associate to join its expanding team. The firm handles high-profile wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and employment litigation on behalf of workers across California. This position provides direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to contribute to cases with statewide and national impact.

It’s a great fit for an early-career attorney who wants to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on employee rights and workplace justice.

• Competitive base salary: $130,000 – $175,000
  , plus bonus potential
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to mentorship and professional development from leading employment lawyers
• Exposure to class action litigation
  , wage and hour law
  , and appellate advocacy

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership
• 1–2+ years of litigation experience
  , ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
• Professional communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a plaintiff-side law firm environment (defense-to-plaintiff transitions welcome)

• Familiarity with California labor and employment law
  , PAGA claims
  , and class action litigation
• Prior experience supporting discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Demonstrated passion for employee rights
  , workplace fairness
  , and complex civil litigation
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects

• Entry level

• Full-time

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