Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Los Angeles, CA
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm in Los Angeles, California, as a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney. This role involves representing employers in complex employment litigation, handling all phases of litigation, and advising on litigation strategy and employment law issues.

What You Will Do

Represent employers in complex employment litigation, handle all phases of litigation, defend clients in wage and hour class actions, and advise employers on litigation strategy and employment law issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized employment litigators on complex, high-stakes matters, receive meaningful client responsibility, hands-on courtroom experience, and exceptional opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the California Bar
  • 3–5 years of labor and employment litigation experience
  • Demonstrated experience handling wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment claims
  • Prior arbitration, mediation, or trial experience
  • Experience with FEHA claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower matters

Benefits

  • Base salary: $260,000–$365,000
  • Competitive bonus structure
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off and firm holidays
  • Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
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