Associate Attorney - Labor and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with over three years of litigation experience to join their office in Woodland Hills, California. This position offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of litigation matters, including employment law issues, commercial litigation, and privacy litigation.

Duties

• Handle single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, and class action work.
• Engage in commercial and privacy litigation.
• Collaborate with a diverse practice group on complex legal issues.
• Assume responsibility for legal matters commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Experience in labor and employment litigation preferred; other civil litigation experience welcome.
• Wage and hour and PAGA experience is a plus.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Motivated to be part of a busy national practice.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training, and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Robust benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave program.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.