Associate - Labor & Employment (mid to senior-level)

Job Description
Labor & Employment AssociateClass & Representative ActionsAmLaw 100$310k-$435k

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring an associate to strengthen a nationally active employer-side Labor & Employment practice. High-stakes class and representative actions are the core of the docket, with additional advisory and investigations work for sophisticated corporate clients.

Role Summary

• Litigate complex wage-and-hour and discrimination matters, with emphasis on class and representative actions.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and support strategy across multi-plaintiff cases.
• Handle a steady stream of employer counseling and internal investigations alongside litigation responsibilities.

Candidate Profile

• JD class years 2017-2021; at least 3 years in a peer AmLaw law firm handling Labor & Employment matters. Experience in class actions is highly useful.
• Strong writing, case management, and client-service skills suitable for fast-moving litigation teams.
• Bar membership in at least one major U.S. jurisdiction; readiness to work with cross-office teams.

Why This Role

• Impactful docket: Front-line responsibility on wage-and-hour and discrimination class/rep actions for significant employers.
• Balanced portfolio: Litigation as the anchor, with advisory and investigations work to broaden your toolkit.
• Compensation & benefits:$310,000-$435,000 base salary, plus discretionary performance bonus; comprehensive medical, retirement, paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave), basic life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

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