Mid-Senior Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior labor & employment associate in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in labor and employment law. The associate will work with clients from various industries across the country.

Duties

• Represent employers in class and individual cases regarding wage and hour compliance.
• Handle cases involving employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
• Advise on leaves of absence, employee accommodations, and personnel policies.
• Draft and review employment agreements and related documents.
• Engage in wage & hour class action and PAGA litigation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and initiative to take ownership of work.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and life insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary insurance programs, including accident and critical illness coverage.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

Specializing in business cases, this firm provides the best possible service to clients involved in high-stakes litigation in the most cost-effective manner. This firm's structure benefits clients in many ways by taking on business litigation cases without being subject to large firm conflict restrictions. Their clients additionally benefit from billing arrangements tailored to their needs. The firm never employs a costly pyramid structure. Every case aims to provide their client with the best possible result in the courtroom at the lowest possible cost. This firm selectively hires the best and brightest workers who have attended top law schools, served as a law review editor, and worked as a judicial clerk and/or federal prosecutor. They only hire associates who want to be trial lawyers themselves. Their attorneys are proud to be leaders in the Orange County legal community. All of the attorneys in their office are members of professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association of Orange County, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Their employees also volunteer significant amounts of their time for charitable organizations. This firm is proud to be working closely with the UC Irvine School of Law to create the Foundation for Civil Rights, which began its mission in 2016, promoting social justice in the Orange County community and beyond, as well as supporting individuals and other organizations that strive to promote civil rights. The firm invites ideal candidates who have excellent academic credentials, a passion for trial work, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to their clients to join the team. The practice areas include appellate practice, business litigation, bankruptcy litigation, class action litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, IP and trade secrets, sexual abuse and trafficking, and real estate litigation.