Employment Associate Attorney

Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Los Angeles, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice. The team advises and represents employers in sophisticated employment disputes, including class and collective actions, while providing strategic counseling on workplace issues and employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation, from case inception through resolution.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings.

• Manage all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and witness preparation.

• Defend employers in class and collective employment actions.

• Provide day-to-day employment counseling on workplace policies, employment practices, and risk management.

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies for complex employment matters.

• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated employment matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the California Bar.

• 3+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience.

• Significant experience handling class and collective employment actions.

• Experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and handling complex employment litigation matters.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and written advocacy skills.

• Outstanding academic credentials.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated commitment to client service and professional excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable