Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Action Litigation at Executive Talent Management Consulting

Pay:$130000.00 - $170000.00 per yearJob description:Why This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour employment and consumer class actions against regional national and Fortune 500 companiesTake on real responsibility earlydiscovery motion practice depositions and court appearances with strong mentorship and growthBuild a marketable plaintiff-side class action skillset in a fast-growing Orange County officeCompetitive base salary ($130000$170000 DOE) full benefits and clear long-term advancement potentialLocation:On-site in Irvine CA. Youll work from a modern Orange County office thats easily commutable from Irvine Santa Ana Anaheim Garden Grove Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.Note:You must be licensed to practice law in California (or licensed elsewhere and pending CA Bar admission) have 13 years of civil litigation experience and be able to work on-site full-time in Irvine with occasional travel.About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm known for wage-and-hour employment consumer rights and class action litigation. They represent workers and consumers in complex cases against regional national and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of individuals. With a mission-driven culture and a reputation for fearless advocacy they combine deep resources with genuine compassion for their clients.Job DescriptionHandle a caseload of employment wage-and-hour and consumer class and representative actions in California state and federal courtsDraft complaints discovery requests and responses motions and legal briefs in complex civil litigation mattersConduct written and oral discovery including depositions preparation and gain opportunities to take and defend depositions as you growArgue motions and appear in court for hearings conferences and other proceedings as assignedAssist with case strategy legal research and analysis to support class certification dispositive motions and settlementCommunicate with clients co-counsel and opposing counsel keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation processCollaborate with attorneys paralegals and staff to manage deadlines filings and case workflows efficientlyTravel occasionally within California for hearings mediations depositions and other case-related needsQualificationsLicensed to practice law in California or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar13 years of civil litigation experience including discovery motion practice and some court appearancesPrior experience with class actions complex litigation or wage-and-hour/employment law is strongly preferredExcellent legal research writing and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detailAbility to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProfessional reliable work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side advocacy and workers rightsWhy Youll Love Working HereYoull join a mission-driven team that fights for employees and consumers against powerful corporations and employersYoull get hands-on experience and real courtroom exposure with mentorship from experienced class action litigatorsYoull receive competitive compensation ($130000$170000 DOE) medical dental vision 401(k) PTO and the opportunity to grow with a multi-state firm in active expansionJPC-497#LI-SK3Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Construction Law Experience,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Mediation Experience,Legal Research,Personal Injury Law,Research Experience,Securities Law,Alternative dispute resolution,Real Estate Law,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 130000 - 170000