Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment defense. The ideal candidate will have a background in general employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation and employment counseling. The position requires excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as experience in federal and state court proceedings. The candidate must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member of the California State Bar. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, and various insurance coverage.

Duties:

• Handle labor and employment defense matters with a focus on general employment litigation and wage and hour cases.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on employment-related issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support cases.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in federal and state courts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop legal strategies.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of labor and employment defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience in federal and state court proceedings.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the California State Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Member of the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Labor and employment defense expertise.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Client-focused approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Professional and client development allowance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan).
• Parking benefit.

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.