Of Counsel - Labor & Employment Attorney
At a glance
Mid-level role at O'Hagan Meyer. Remote, United States · full-time · $200,000–$250,000 base.
remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Defend wage-and-hour class actions and individual employment disputes for clients
- Advise clients on labor and employment issues, including steps to prevent disputes
- Handle complex matters involving regulatory compliance and develop litigation strategies
- Work with partners and clients while preparing legal research, written arguments and oral advocacy
What you bring
- You hold a California law license
- You bring substantial labor and employment litigation and counseling experience, with seven or more years preferred
- You have handled wage-and-hour class actions, individual employment cases and regulatory compliance
Who this fits
This Of Counsel role suits an experienced attorney seeking substantial responsibility and direct client contact on complex legal matters. The position is remote in Newport Beach, with a flexible hybrid schedule.
From the employer
O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an Of Counsel attorney with extensive experience in Labor & Employment litigation to join its team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex labor & employment cases, including wage & hour class actions, single-plaintiff litigation, and preventative counseling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil defense litigation and a proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and advocacy for diverse clients.
Firm Overview:
O’Hagan Meyer is a civil defense firm with over 400 attorneys located in 26 offices across the United States. Our nationally recognized attorneys represent a diverse range of clients in labor & employment, wage & hour, ERISA & employee benefits, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, professional liability, and more. We pride ourselves on delivering strong legal work with excellent client service while emphasizing preventative counseling and results-oriented litigation strategies.
O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- Licensed attorney with a California bar license
- Significant experience (7+ years preferred) in labor & employment litigation and counseling
- Demonstrated expertise in wage & hour class actions, single-plaintiff employment cases, and regulatory compliance
- Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid schedule.
- Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
- Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Robust benefits package: health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.
Salary Range: $200,000 to $250,000