L&E Workplace Class Action Practice Staff Attorney - CA Offices

GA157-2750029 · San Diego, California · Gretchen von Dwingelo

Job Description

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT STAFF ATTORNEY WORKPLACE CLASS ACTION PRACTICE Locations: CA (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley) HYBRID (4 days/week in-office) Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm, is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Workplace Class Action Practice. This full-time, non-partnership track position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters within a collaborative, fast-growing practice supporting clients throughout California. Candidate Profile JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing 15+ years of substantive experience in employment litigation, including class actions, collective actions, and PAGA matters Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, strategic work product Experience drafting key litigation documents, managing discovery, and advising on complex employment issues Ability to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environment Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationships Key Responsibilities Support the Workplace Class Action practice in representing employers in complex state and federal employment litigation Draft and refine pleadings, motions, class certification briefs, and related filings Manage and oversee discovery, including written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation Contribute to litigation strategy and collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across multiple offices Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving class action and PAGA issues Assist with settlement preparation, analysis, and implementation Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance Why Join Us? This position offers a truly unparalleled opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the nation’s most sophisticated workplace class action practices. You will work alongside industry-leading employment litigators who are shaping the legal landscape in wage-and-hour, PAGA, and complex multi-plaintiff actions. The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, innovative strategies, and high-impact litigation successes, providing staff attorneys with a rare platform to handle technically challenging, high-stakes matters. With its collegial culture, commitment to excellence, and strong investment in long-term professional growth, this role is ideal for an experienced employment litigator seeking a stable, rewarding, and intellectually-engaging position within a premier national practice group without the expectations of a traditional partnership-track position. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary range is $225,000-$335,000, as determined by experience and market factors Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.