Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in litigation, particularly in employment cases, and must be licensed to practice law in California. Experience in providing employment advice, such as drafting handbooks and agreements, is preferred but not required.

Duties

• Litigate employment-related cases effectively.
• Provide counsel on employment matters to minimize risk exposure.
• Draft employment handbooks and agreements.
• Collaborate with business management to ensure workplace compliance.
• Defend employers in lawsuits and manage employment conflicts.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 4-8 years of litigation experience, including employment cases.
• Strong writing and time management skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• California State Bar License.

Skills

• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Unlimited PTO and nine paid holidays annually.

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.