Employment Associate Attorney

Title: Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of relevant legal practice. The role involves representing employers in complex litigation cases and advising on various employment matters. This opportunity provides the chance to work in a collaborative, hybrid work environment with a clear path for professional advancement.

Duties:

• Defend employers in complex class actions, collective and representative actions, and single-plaintiff lawsuits.
• Handle wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.
• Advise employers on employment law issues including compliance and risk management.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide employee training on legal matters.
• Collaborate with team members on employment litigation strategies.
• Engage in client counseling regarding employment-related matters.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in employment law or strong litigation background with an interest in employment law.
• Must be admitted to practice law in California.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation cases.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the state of California.

Skills:

• Expertise in employment counseling and/or litigation.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple cases efficiently.
• Proven ability to think strategically and provide practical legal advice.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

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.