Senior Attorney (Wage & Hour)

About the role

We are a leading plaintiff-side law firm focused on complex employment, personal injury, and class action matters, known for delivering strong results in high-stakes litigation. Our team combines deep trial experience with a client-first approach, advocating aggressively on behalf of individuals against large employers and institutions. We leverage data, strategy, and litigation expertise to maximize recovery while guiding clients through every step with clarity and support. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Attorney to lead complex labor and employment matters, with an emphasis on class action and PAGA litigation. The Senior Attorney will drive case strategy, manage litigation from intake through trial and appeal, supervise junior attorneys and support staff, and provide high-level client counseling on wage & hour and broader employment law issues. The role requires deep substantive knowledge of L&E law, strong courtroom experience, and proven success in handling multi-plaintiff and representative actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of litigation strategy for class actions, representative actions (including PAGA), and high-stakes individual employment matters.
• Manage all phases of litigation: intake, investigation, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, trial, and appeals.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, briefs, declarations, and settlement documents with high-quality legal writing.
• Supervise, mentor, and review work of associates, paralegals, and legal support staff; provide training on litigation techniques and substantive L&E topics.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, and electronic discovery protocols.
• Advise clients on wage & hour compliance, classification, policies, and risk mitigation; counsel management on employment practices and remedial measures.
• Conduct legal research on complex wage, hour, and labor issues and integrate evolving statutory and case law (including PAGA) into litigation strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and experts; lead settlement discussions and mediation sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on case budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to meet client and firm objectives.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and appellate matters; present oral argument and examine witnesses effectively.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California.
• Minimum of 5+ years of