Litigation Associate

Costa Mesa, CA Direct-Hire $260000.00 - $365000.00 Hybrid Job Description Litigation Associate (Labor & Employment / Business Litigation) An Am Law 100 firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in California state and federal courts to join its Orange County office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment matters as well as complex business litigation within a collaborative and high-performing legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters, collaborate with highly regarded attorneys, and build your practice within a nationally recognized Am Law 100 platform. Key Responsibilities Represent clients in labor and employment litigation, including:

Single-plaintiff employment matters

Wage and hour class actions

PAGA and representative actions

Provide employment-related advice and counsel to clients

Draft and respond to written discovery

Manage all aspects of electronic discovery

Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other court filings

Take and defend depositions

Support case strategy and collaborate with partners and team members on complex litigation matters Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in the California Bar

3-5 years of litigation experience in California state and federal courts

Experience handling employment litigation matters, including wage and hour and representative actions

Strong experience with discovery, e-discovery management, motion practice, and depositions

Excellent academic credentials

Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Preferred Qualifications Prior trial experience

Large law firm experience

Judicial clerkship experience Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $260,000 - $365,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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JN -082026-429690