New In | Mid-Level Employment Associate (Plaintiff) | Wage & Hour & Class Actions | Up To $190K | Hybrid (La/Bay Area) Or 100% Remote | Trial-Ready Team

NEW IN | Mid-Level Employment Associate (Plaintiff) | Wage & Hour & Class Actions | Up to $190k | Hybrid (LA/Bay Area) or 100% Remote | Trial-Ready Team

Highlights

• Plaintiff-side impact: Work on complex wage & hour class and collective actions (PAGA/FLSA) with a nationally active docket.
• Step in and lead: Be the team’s “go-to” mid-level—own briefs, drive discovery strategy, and steady the case through hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Real mentorship + growth: Partner access, chances to second-chair key proceedings, and a clear path to increased responsibility.
• Flexible setup: Hybrid (3 days onsite) in Emeryville or Downtown LA or 100% remote from anywhere in CA (occasional travel for hearings).
• Culture that retains: Family-oriented, collaborative environment known for promoting from within and investing in people.

About the Firm

A respected national plaintiff-side class action boutique known for high-stakes employment cases and trial wins. The team files and argues matters across the U.S., and bonuses emphasize performance, leadership, mentorship, and team contribution—not origination.

The Role

Title: Mid-Level Employment Associate (5–7 years)

You will:

• Serve as the linchpin on wage & hour / class & collective matters.
• Draft and argue motions (including class cert), oppositions, and dispositives; prepare strong, persuasive briefs.
• Take/defend depositions, manage discovery, prepare mediations, and support/handle arbitrations.
• Coordinate parallel individual and class disputes, particularly in California.
• Mentor juniors and collaborate closely with partners.

Salary & Benefits

Base: up to $190,000 (DOE) + Bonus

Benefits: Full medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, professional development support.

Remote: 100% remote option (CA-based docket) or hybrid in Emeryville or Los Angeles.

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• 5–7 years plaintiff-side employment litigation experience.
• Wage & hour + class/collective action background (PAGA/FLSA).
• Exceptional writing—provide writing samples (class cert/complex briefs ideal).
• Proven depo experience and hearing practice; arbitration exposure helpful.
• California Bar active and in good standing.

Apply Now

For a confidential chat, send your resume and a writing sample to [email protected]

(subject: Mid-Level Employment Associate). We’ll walk you through the team, cases, and interview process.