Employment Litigation Associate Attorney — Mid-Senior Level

Job overview

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney — Mid-Senior Level is listed in Irvine, CA and Los Angeles, CA; the posting does not specify a work arrangement. Compensation is $230,000–$270,000 annually. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a sophisticated labor and employment practice serving a diverse client base. The associate handles employment disputes through all phases of litigation, including wage-and-hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, and PAGA litigation. The role combines case strategy and litigation work with direct client communication and practical legal guidance.

What you'll do

• Handle employment litigation from inception through resolution
• litigate wage-and-hour claims, including class and collective actions
• handle discrimination and harassment matters
• manage PAGA litigation
• draft pleadings and discovery
• prepare and argue motions
• take and defend depositions
• develop case strategies
• manage matters independently
• communicate with clients and collaborate with legal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment litigation associate attorney

employment litigation

wage and hour

class actions

paga

california bar

irvine ca

los angeles ca

direct counsel

$230k–$270k

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election
• profit sharing
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• employee assistance program
• optional insurance and student loan refinancing.

Why this role

Requires 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, wage-and-hour litigation experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and admission to the California Bar.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.