Employment Law/Litigation Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA
Position Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid, Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay Rate: $90–$110/hour

LHH is working with a prestigious law firm in Irvine, CA seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney with a strong background in litigation to assist with a growing caseload involving both single-plaintiff matters and class/representative actions. This is a contract or contract-to-hire opportunity with a well-regarded firm based in Irvine.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation

• Advise clients on employment law matters, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

• Appear in court and at mediations, arbitrations, and depositions

• Manage multiple cases efficiently and with minimal oversight

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of employment law and litigation experience, including class/representative PAGA actions

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Experience managing discovery and taking/defending depositions

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• California Bar membership in good standing

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance