Labor & Employment Associate

Title: Labor & Employment Associate Location:  Los Angeles (90067)Type: Hybrid; In-office 3 days/weekOverview: An AM 100 firm with 1,000 Attorneys coast to coast is actively seeking an attorney to join its L&E Practice in Los Angeles.

Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate must have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and will be licensed to practice law in the State of California and 5-7 years of relevant L&E experience
• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with PAGA matters.
• Experience with class actions.
• Ability to handle day‑to‑day case responsibilities with moderate independence and in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and corporate witness depositions.
• Experience providing employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations is preferred but not required.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings program, family building benefits, 529 college savings plan and more. Compensation: $245,000 to $270,000 DOE.