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About the job

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm handling high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies

Take on real responsibility earlydiscovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances with strong mentorship and growth

Build a marketable plaintiff-side class action skillset in a fast-growing Orange County office

Competitive base salary ($130,000$170,000 DOE), full benefits, and clear long-term advancement potential

Location: 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 Client Our 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 Description

Handle a caseload of employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions in California state and federal courts

Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs in complex civil litigation matters

Conduct written and oral discovery, including depositions preparation, and gain opportunities to take and defend depositions as you grow

Argue motions and appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as assigned

Assist with case strategy, legal research, and analysis to support class certification, dispositive motions, and settlement

Communicate with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel, keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation process

Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage deadlines, filings, and case workflows efficiently

Travel occasionally within California for hearings, mediations, depositions, and other case-related needs

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in California, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar

13 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and some court appearances

Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage-and-hour/employment law is strongly preferred

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Professional, reliable work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side advocacy and workers rights

Why Youll Love Working Here

Youll join a mission-driven team that fights for employees and consumers against powerful corporations and employers

Youll get hands-on experience and real courtroom exposure, with mentorship from experienced class action litigators

Youll receive competitive compensation ($130,000$170,000 DOE), medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and the opportunity to grow with a multi-state firm in active expansion

JPC-497

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance