Associate Attorney - Commercial and Complex Litigation

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Commercial and Complex Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience handling defense matters related to wage and hour litigation, with a focus on class actions. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases involving wage and hour disputes while managing client relationships and driving litigation strategies.

Duties:

• Defend wage and hour litigation cases, with a focus on class actions
• Provide legal counsel regarding California and federal wage and hour laws, including overtime, meal, and rest period regulations
• Prepare and respond to written discovery with minimal supervision
• Conduct depositions and handle motion work related to discovery issues
• Develop and execute discovery plans
• Draft and oppose motions for class certification in wage and hour cases
• Collaborate with clients to provide professional and strategic legal guidance
• Maintain excellent communication with clients throughout the litigation process

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in wage and hour litigation, preferably with class actions
• Strong understanding of California and federal wage and hour laws
• Proven experience handling discovery and drafting discovery plans
• Deposition experience and discovery-related motion work
• Excellent legal writing skills, especially in opposing class certification motions
• Ability to manage and maintain professional client relationships
• Strong communication and follow-through skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Proficiency in handling wage and hour litigation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple cases
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.