LABOR & EMPLOYMENT STAFF ATTORNEY

WORKPLACE CLASS ACTION PRACTICE

Locations: CA (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley)

HYBRID (4 days/week in-office)

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm, is seeking an experienced Staff Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Workplace Class Action Practice. This full-time, non-partnership track position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters within a collaborative, fast-growing practice supporting clients throughout California.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 15+ years of substantive experience in employment litigation, including class actions, collective actions, and PAGA matters
• Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, strategic work product
• Experience drafting key litigation documents, managing discovery, and advising on complex employment issues
• Ability to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Workplace Class Action practice in representing employers in complex state and federal employment litigation
• Draft and refine pleadings, motions, class certification briefs, and related filings
• Manage and oversee discovery, including written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation
• Contribute to litigation strategy and collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across multiple offices
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving class action and PAGA issues
• Assist with settlement preparation, analysis, and implementation
• Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance

Why Join Us?

This position offers a truly unparalleled opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the nation’s most sophisticated workplace class action practices. You will work alongside industry-leading employment litigators who are shaping the legal landscape in wage-and-hour, PAGA, and complex multi-plaintiff actions. The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, innovative strategies, and high-impact litigation successes, providing staff attorneys with a rare platform to handle technically challenging, high-stakes matters.

With its collegial culture, commitment to excellence, and strong investment in long-term professional growth, this role is ideal for an experienced employment litigator seeking a stable, rewarding, and intellectually-engaging position within a premier national practice group without the expectations of a traditional partnership-track position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary range is $225,000-$335,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.