Employment Litigation Attorney (Defense) | Orange County | $200k–$325k | Trial-Focused
Location: Irvine / Los Angeles, California
Salary: $200,000 – $325,000 depending on experience
Schedule: Primarily onsite (flexibility for personal commitments)
A top-tier California trial firm known for record-setting verdicts and high-stakes litigation is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney (5–15 years) to join its team.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure employment defense matters, alongside elite trial lawyers handling some of the most significant cases in the market.
The Role
You will handle defense-side employment litigation, including:
• Wage & hour, PAGA, and FEHA matters
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Complex employment class actions
• Depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Case strategy from inception through resolution
This role offers significant exposure to high-stakes litigation and trial work, with the opportunity to play a key role in complex cases.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Salary between $200k – $325k depending on experience
• Work on high-value, complex employment litigation matters
• Opportunity to collaborate with elite trial attorneys
• Exposure to class actions and sophisticated defense work
• Flexible environment where performance is prioritized
Requirements
• 5–15 years of employment litigation experience (defense-side)
• Strong experience handling California employment law (FEHA, PAGA, wage & hour)
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and handle dispositive motions
• Strong trial and courtroom experience
• Licensed to practice law in California
Preferred Background
• Experience with complex employment class actions
• Strong litigation track record and case ownership
• Stable career progression
This is a standout opportunity for an employment attorney looking to operate at the highest level of litigation, handling complex and high-value defense matters within a premier trial firm.
If you would like to learn more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.