Senior-Level Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior-level labor and employment associate to join its Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes single-plaintiff cases within a supportive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will help lead and grow a dynamic practice while demonstrating strong project management and leadership skills.

Duties

• Manage multiple employment litigation cases.
• Serve as lead or point person on litigation matters.
• Supervise junior associates and staff.
• Act as primary client contact.
• Conduct depositions and courtroom proceedings.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in employment litigation.
• Focus on single-plaintiff, high-stakes cases.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Federal Court Rules and E-Discovery.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Education

• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.