Associate Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Employment Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join their Los Angeles, California office. The successful candidate will engage in defending employers in complex legal actions and advising on employment issues.

Duties

• Defend employers in class, collective, and representative actions.
• Handle single-plaintiff wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuits.
• Advise employers on various employment issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations and trainings.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience in employment counseling and/or litigation preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Robust litigation experience.
• Interest in employment law.

Benefits

• Collegial, collaborative, hybrid work environment.
• Hands-on mentoring.
• Excellent advancement opportunities.
• Achievable path to partnership.

Seven law offices are based across the U.S. The head office is located in California. The legal practice started their firm seventy years ago. There are fifteen areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of infrastructure, healthcare, litigation, environment, real estate, public policy and corporate law. A sizable team of accomplished attorneys are on staff. The law practice and attorneys have received top honors from well-known industry publications and groups.