Associate - Employment & Labor

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for its Employment & Labor practice in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience in employment law, with a strong understanding of federal and state labor laws.

Duties

• Interview witnesses and gather relevant information.
• Respond to discovery requests efficiently.
• Draft motions and legal briefs with precision.
• Take and defend depositions effectively.
• Appear in court to represent clients.

Requirements

• Three to five years of employment law experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including wage and hour, trade secret law, and Title VII.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Admission to practice law in California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Proficient in litigation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

The Los Angeles office of this large, national firm is among the largest of the firms offices, with especially strong practices in the areas of labor and employment law and health care law. Offering services to a wide variety of clients both in southern California and nationally the firms attorneys also regularly practice in areas that include general litigation, government contracts, intellectual property, and corporate and securities law. Many of the firms partners have served in key government positions with, among others, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Labor and Health and Human Services, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.