Associate - Employment Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate for its Employment Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in employment advice and litigation, with a focus on wage-hour class actions, PAGA class actions, and single-plaintiff discrimination cases. This role is suited for individuals who thrive in high-performance environments and are eager to excel in a dynamic legal setting.

Duties

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

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in employment law.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• Experience in a top AmLaw firm preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Structured mentorship and career coaching.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

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.