Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for their Los Angeles office. The Labor and Employment Associate Attorney will be responsible for general employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, as well as providing employment counseling. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of labor and employment defense experience and must possess excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Duties:

• Handle general employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation.
• Provide employment counseling.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and provide analytical support.
• Represent clients in federal and state court proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy and management.
• Maintain client relationships and provide high-quality legal services.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of the California State Bar.
• 5-7 years of labor and employment defense experience.

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications:

Member of the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Federal and state court experience.
• Strong understanding of labor and employment laws.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.