Associate - Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for its Employment Practice Group in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in employment advice and litigation, with a focus on California law. This role is suited for individuals who thrive in high-performance environments and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Duties

• Provide legal advice on employment matters, including wage-hour class actions and PAGA class actions.
• Handle single-plaintiff cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Engage in non-compete and trade secret matters.
• Participate in traditional labor law cases.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in employment law in California.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Admitted to practice in California.

Education

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

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.