Plaintiff Class Action Employment Attorney in Oakland

Job Description

Location: Remote with active CA license, or Hybrid in Emeryville, CA or Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Employment Law

Plaintiff Class Action Employment Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Class Action Employment Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to handle high-stakes class action lawsuits involving wage theft, misclassification, tip skimming, unpaid wages, discrimination, and other unlawful employment practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in class action employment law, trial experience, and a passion for advocating for workers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and argue complex motions, including motions for class certification.
• Take and defend depositions of key witnesses, including corporate representatives and experts.
• Manage discovery, including document review, interrogatories, and requests for admission.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals to develop litigation strategies.
• Stay up to date on Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws to craft innovative legal arguments.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in California.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, with employment law and class action experience required.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, FLSA, and state labor laws.
• Proven track record of handling complex employment litigation, including class certification.
• Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for workers’ rights and social justice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Great work/life balance.
• Growth opportunities.

How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume and writing sample in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. 

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.