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Labor & Employment Attorney - Hybrid in Irvine

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

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Job Description

Labor & Employment Attorney: Employer-Side Practice with Hybrid Flexibility in Irvine

Our client, a well-regarded Orange County firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 3+ years of experience for its Irvine office. The practice advises and defends employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour, and related employment matters throughout Southern California.

This is a hybrid role. You will split your week between the Irvine office and home, with partner support and meaningful ownership of your files.

What You'll Do

  • Defend employment litigation and related administrative proceedings
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and position statements
  • Take and defend depositions and appear at mediations and hearings
  • Counsel clients on workplace policies, risk, and compliance
  • Work with partners on case strategy and client development

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing
  • 3+ years of labor and employment or employment litigation experience
  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload with partner guidance
  • Comfort with a hybrid schedule

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $255,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
  • Active employment docket in Irvine / Orange County
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear path for long-term growth

Ready for labor and employment work in Irvine? Apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

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.

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.

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