Labor and Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (...

u003cp class= 'css-bctmig e1wnkr790 'u003eu003cstrong class= 'css-1655dm5 e1wnkr790 'u003ePay:u003c/strongu003e $250,000.00 - $275,000.00 per yearu003c/pu003eu003cdiv class= 'css-1dhd1xm eu4oa1w0 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-appended-job-description 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy This Is a Great Opportunityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eEarn total compensation that typically ranges fromu0026 u003cstrongu003e$375,000 to $425,000u003c/strongu003eu0026 for strong performers, combining a competitive base salary with substantial bonus and origination potential.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFocus your practice on high-impact employment litigation, including complex wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff matters.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBuild a deep specialty in California labor and employment law while working directly with well-known partners in the field.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTake on a mix of litigation and advisory work, becoming a true go-to counselor for sophisticated employer clients.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eJoin a highly regarded full-service firm with a strong reputation, steady workflow, and clear long-term career upside.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocationu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis is anu0026 u003cstrongu003eon-site position in Los Angeles, CAu003c/strongu003e. Labor and employment associates are expected to be in the officeu0026 u003cstrongu003efive days per weeku003c/strongu003e, giving you close collaboration with partners and full integration into the team and firm culture.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eNoteu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eTo be considered, you must haveu0026 u003cstrongu003e4+ years of labor and employment experienceu003c/strongu003e, includingu0026 u003cstrongu003ewage and hour class action worku003c/strongu003e, beu0026 u003cstrongu003eadmitted to the California Baru003c/strongu003e, and haveu0026 u003cstrongu003estrong academic credentials (3.0+ GPA)u003c/strongu003e. Au0026 u003cstrongu003elaw school transcript and writing sampleu003c/strongu003eu0026 are required for interview.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout Our Clientu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with approximately 120 lawyers and offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orange County. They represent employers across manufacturing, banking and financial services, hospitality, real estate and development, health care, retail, consumer products, motor vehicle, charitable organizations, and more. The firm is consistently honored as a “Best Law Firm,” a “Best Place to Work,” and its attorneys are regularly recognized as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob Descriptionu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eHandle a broad range of employment litigation matters for employer clients, with a heavy focus on wage and hour class and representative actions.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManage single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment disputes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDraft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and class certification briefs.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTake and defend depositions of plaintiffs, class representatives, supervisors, HR professionals, and experts.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAssist with all phases of case management, from initial assessment and strategy through discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide day-to-day employment law advice and counseling on issues such as wage and hour compliance, accommodations, leave laws, discipline and terminations, investigations, and policy updates.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWork closely with partners and clients to develop practical, business-focused solutions and risk management strategies.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate with colleagues across the firm on overlapping issues, including traditional labor, investigations, and related litigation.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJD from an accredited law school withu0026 u003cstrongu003estrong academic credentials (3.0+ GPA)u003c/strongu003e.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAdmission to theu0026 u003cstrongu003eCalifornia Baru003c/strongu003eu0026 in good standing.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003e4+ years of labor and employment experienceu003c/strongu003eu0026 at a reputable law firm.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSignificantu0026 u003cstrongu003ewage and hour class actionu003c/strongu003eu0026 litigation experience on behalf of employers.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong background in employment litigation, including single-plaintiff matters.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated experience providingu0026 u003cstrongu003eemployment law advice and counselingu003c/strongu003eu0026 to employer clients.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTraditional labor law experience is a plus but not required.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong verbal communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy You’ll Love Working Hereu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eWork on cutting-edge wage and hour and employment litigation matters for sophisticated employer clients in California.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEnjoy a steady flow of high-quality work and the opportunity to second-chair and eventually first-chair key aspects of complex cases.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBenefit from a competitive base salary, clear bonus structure tied to performance and hours, and additional bonus credit for originated work.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBe part of a collegial, professional culture where partners are accessible and mentorship is a priority.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eJoin a firm with a strong market reputation and an excellent track record of attorney recognition, awards, and long-term career growth.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJPC-511u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e#LI-SK3u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-type 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eJob Type: Full-timeu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-taxonomy-attributes 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-header-text 'u003eBenefits:u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eDental insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLife insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid time offu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eRetirement planu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eVision insuranceu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Los Angeles, CA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL243-2750562

Created: 2025-12-10