Employment Litigation Associate - Complex Matters (Irvine)
The Keystone Distinction Group
Irvine, CA · Posted November 8, 2026
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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
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- #13Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$136k · of 35
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About the job
The Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Employment Litigation Associate in Irvine, CA. The role requires 4–7 years of employment litigation experience and California Bar admission with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. You will handle wage/hour and discrimination...