3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
Other civil litigation experience is welcome, particularly in wage & hour and PAGA claims.
Strong writing, research, and analytical skills required.
Outstanding academic credentials are necessary.
California bar license in good standing is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Handle a diverse range of litigation matters in employment law and related fields.
Engage with sophisticated clients on complex legal issues.
Conduct thorough research and draft legal documents.
Collaborate with a large team on multi-faceted cases.
Assume increasing responsibility for cases based on experience level.
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule.
Collegial and collaborative work environment with low turnover.
Opportunity for direct client interaction and significant case responsibility.
Access to formal mentorship and training programs.
Competitive compensation with multiple bonus programs.
401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Comprehensive health insurance and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Woodland Hills, CA office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage & hour matters, PAGA claims and class action work, as well as commercial litigation and privacy litigation.
Requirements
Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome. Wage & hour and PAGA experience is also a plus.
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
Benefits
Flexible hybrid schedule.
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Robust benefits package including: health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.
