Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney – Defense

Pay: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join one of California's premier litigation teams handling sophisticated defense-side labor and employment disputes.
• Work on high-stakes matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, PAGA, class actions, wage and hour claims, and related employment litigation.
• Step into a role built for a strong litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, complex case work, and direct exposure to experienced trial attorneys.
• Be part of a growing litigation team with a strong reputation for exceptional advocacy, strategic thinking, and results.
• This is a strong opportunity for an employment defense attorney who wants to practice at a high level in a serious litigation environment.

Location: This is an on-site role based in Irvine, California, offering the opportunity to work closely with a highly accomplished litigation team in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience, including defense-side labor and employment litigation experience. California Bar admission and experience with wrongful termination, discrimination, PAGA, class actions, wage and hour, or related employment disputes are required.

About Us

We are a highly respected California litigation firm known for handling complex, high-value matters across employment litigation, business litigation, insurance litigation, real estate disputes, catastrophic personal injury, professional liability, and other sophisticated civil matters. Our attorneys are experienced litigators who take pride in strategic advocacy, excellent written work, and strong client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend employers in labor and employment litigation matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, PAGA, class actions, and related disputes.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive employment litigation filings.
• Manage discovery, document review, witness preparation, depositions, and case development.
• Analyze employment claims, assess risk, and help develop litigation strategy.
• Work closely with partners on complex, high-stakes employment defense matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Deliver polished, persuasive, and strategic legal writing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Defense-side labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Experience with wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, PAGA, class actions, wage and hour, or related employment disputes.
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience.
• Trial preparation, mediation, arbitration, or hearing experience preferred.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on complex employment defense matters rather than routine low-level litigation.
• You will be surrounded by experienced litigators who value strong writing, preparation, and strategic advocacy.
• You will have the opportunity to grow as a litigator, strategist, writer, and courtroom advocate.
• You will join a respected team with a strong litigation reputation and meaningful client relationships.
• You will be part of a growing firm where strong attorneys can build long-term careers.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license, 3+ yrs employment defense litigation. "If a lawyer is constantly changing law firms, that is not something that we are looking for."

• Nice to haves: Preferred PAGA, class action, wage and hour, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- [likely]. Packages - [likely]

• Salary Bands:

  • 5 to 7 years directly relevant litigation experience: $250k to $280k

  • 8 to 10 years directly relevant litigation experience: $280k to $315k

  • 11 to 15 years directly relevant litigation experience: $315k to $350k

  • Exceptional candidate with strong trial, complex litigation, or portable client value: could justify top of range

Submission Email: Name / Edward:

ES@callahan-law.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Elite Irvine litigation firm hiring a labor and employment defense litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience. Role focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, PAGA, class actions, wage and hour, and related employment disputes. On-site, high-comp role for strong CA employment defense litigators with excellent writing, motion practice, discovery, and case strategy skills.

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• Client job title: Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney – Defense

• Location: Irvine, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On site

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Employment Litigation Attorney, Labor and Employment Attorney, Employment Defense Attorney, PAGA Attorney, Wage and Hour Attorney, Class Action Defense, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Retaliation, Harassment, Employer Defense, Motion Practice, Depositions.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: Yes

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 5+ yr atty, up to $350k tho., irvine