Plaintiff Class Action Employment Attorney in San Diego

Job Description

Position: Plaintiff-Side Class Action Employment AttorneyLocation: Fully Remote with active CA license / Hybrid locations available

Position Overview:We are seeking a passionate, driven, and detail-oriented Class Action Employment Attorney to join a dynamic, mission-focused plaintiff-side firm dedicated to protecting workers’ rights. In this role, you will be working with complex employment law matters on behalf of class action plaintiffs, with a primary focus on California wage and hour disputes, PAGA actions, and related representative claims. You will work closely with a collaborative team, contribute to strategy development, and play a critical role in advancing impactful cases that promote fairness in the workplace.   Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employment law cases on behalf of class action plaintiffs for wage & hour disputes, PAGA claims
• Handle all aspects of litigation from intake through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation or trial
• Represent clients in complex class and representative actions involving labor code violations, unpaid wages, misclassification, and meal/rest break issues.
• Work collaboratively with a team of dedicated attorneys and legal professionals to advance clients’ rights and achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and co-counsel, and manage a caseload effectively in a remote environment.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in employment class action litigation, PAGA, wage & hour or related practices
• Strong litigation skills, including experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• ABA Accredited law school preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Excellent bonus opportunities
• Fully remote with active CA license or Hybrid options
• Work/Life balance
• Collaborative team culture
• Full support staff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.