Senior Attorney - Employment Class Actions amp PAGA

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Senior Attorney specializing in Employment Class Actions and PAGA in San Diego, CA. This role involves leading complex litigation cases, including employee misclassification and wage disputes, from strategy to resolution. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to achieving significant outcomes for clients.

Duties

• Lead Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA matters through every stage of litigation.
• Develop case, certification, discovery, damages, settlement, and trial strategies.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and other complex legal filings.
• Take and defend party, witness, corporate representative, and expert depositions.
• Direct written discovery and analyze payroll, timekeeping, and workforce data.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Work with experts on damages, liability, and class-certification issues.
• Negotiate resolutions that maximize value for clients.
• Mentor attorneys and collaborate with a strong litigation support team.
• Help shape the continued growth and success of the Employment practice.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least seven years of experience in Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA litigation.
• A record of independently managing complex matters and driving litigation strategy.
• Significant motion, discovery, deposition, and mediation experience.
• Class-certification, trial, or appellate experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions in complex situations.
• A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and oral advocacy abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation cases.
• Effective mentorship and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Referral bonus program.
• Firm-paid Medical, Dental & Vision HMO with low-cost upgrades.
• Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Pet Insurance.

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