Mid-level Employment Law Counseling and Compliance Associate Attorney

A prominent law firm in Los Angeles is on the lookout for a talented Mid-level Employment Law Counseling and Compliance Associate Attorney to enhance their distinguished team. This is a unique opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in employment law, including the preparation of employment policies and agreements, counseling on employee relations matters such as discipline and termination, accommodation requests, leaves of absence, and conducting workplace investigations. Preferred candidates will also bring anti-harassment and employment training experience.

As a Mid-level Employment Law Counseling and Compliance Associate Attorney, you will play a vital role in providing expert guidance on labor and employment matters. Your responsibilities will include navigating federal and state labor laws, such as wage and hour regulations, trade secret law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilize your legal skills in certain aspects of litigation, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting and defending depositions, and interacting with clients and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate degree, strong academic credentials, and admission to practice law in California. With a minimum of four years of relevant experience in employment law counseling and compliance, you'll be well-prepared to make a significant impact. In return, this law firm offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Join us in Los Angeles and be part of a vibrant legal community where your skills and experiences will be highly valued. This position is an opportunity to elevate your legal career and contribute to shaping the future of employment law.

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.