Of Counsel - Labor & Employment Attorney

O'Hagan Meyer

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Newport Beach, California, US remote Until 8/22/2026 7+ years exp First posted May 9, 2026 Last posted May 9, 2026
Job description

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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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: $190,000 to $250,000

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

About this role

Summary

Manage complex labor & employment litigation, provide legal advice, and collaborate with clients.

Job title

Of Counsel - Labor & Employment Attorney

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

Remote work not specified, based in Newport Beach, California

Salary

$190k–$250k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

California bar licenselabor litigationemployment counselingwage & hourlegal researchoral advocacy

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

labor lawemployment lawwage & hourlitigationcounseling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

California, USA

Remote State

Newport Beach, CA, USA

On-site City