Partner Attorney – Labor & Employment – Wage & Hour Actions

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PARTNER (ATTORNEY) – WAGE & HOUR ACTIONS

Location: Orange County, California

Our client, a prestigious law firm recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms^®, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Litigation Partner to join their Orange County office in Newport Beach. This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle all aspects of individual, class, and collective wage-and-hour actions with no portable book of business required. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and eager to take on significant responsibilities while contributing to the firm’s long-term succession plan.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

• Active California Bar Admission, in good standing.

• 9+ years of significant experience handling all aspects of wage & hour litigation, including individual, class, and collective actions.

• Strong litigation and case management skills, with the ability to handle complex legal matters independently.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in complex labor and employment litigation matters, with a focus on wage & hour disputes.

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for trial.

• Provide strategic counsel to clients on labor and employment compliance and risk mitigation.

• Work closely with clients to develop innovative legal strategies and solutions.

• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to take on significant client responsibility and play a key role in a prominent law firm’s long-term growth. The firm is known for its low turnover, as well as the collegial and collaborative culture they cultivate. Attorneys enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule that enables a comfortable work-life balance. In addition to a salary range of $150,000-$250,000, the firm provides multiple annual bonus opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave. 

***Please note, for this partner position, there is no portable book of business required***

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, transcript, writing sample, and cover letter including salary expectations.