Associate Attorney/Sr. Counsel -- Wage and Hour, Labor & Employment Defense (2-10+ years)
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Irvine, CA · $150k–$350k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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Where Irvine, CA ranks
Where Irvine, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #6Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast124 jobs · of 47
- #10Best cities for legal pay after cost of living$129k · of 20
- #10Best cities for life sciences and biotech pay after cost of living$120k · of 10
- #10Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the West Coast586 openings · of 60
- #11Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast55 / 100 · of 39
- #13Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$136k · of 35
Rankings about legal jobs
- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
- Most requested AI skills in legal jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (3.9%)
- Employers with the most legal jobs #1 Morgan & Morgan (195 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $250,000 a year. Across 42 open associate attorney listings that state pay, the middle half runs $106,500 to $172,500 and the median is $130,500. That is 92% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Employment defense attorneys needed for one of the most prominent firms in California! (AmLaw, HYBRID!) This Jobot Job is hosted by: Monica Feltz Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $350,000 per...