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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (CA)
Location: California – Century City or Downtown Los Angeles.
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Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Labor & Employment Practice in Century City or Downtown Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of sophisticated employment matters, advising employers across industries on complex workplace issues and high-stakes litigation. The position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to deepen their labor and employment expertise within a collaborative team.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
- 3+ years of substantive labor & employment litigation experience
- Experience handling a full range of labor and employment matters, including defense of claims before state and federal courts
- Background in motion practice, discovery (including e-discovery), and drafting motions with proper California citation formatting
- Strong background in counseling employers on compliance with California and federal employment laws and regulations
- Experience with union-management relations, reductions in force, employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee benefits programs
- Substantial hearing and deposition experience preferred
- Experience with labor & employment class actions and PAGA matters is a plus
- Immediate transferable skills and the ability to manage matters with minimal supervision
- Ability to advise human resources professionals and business leaders on day-to-day
- Prior experience at a large regional, national, or international law firm is strongly preferred
- Soft Skills: Strong legal research and writing ability, excellent communication and analytical skills, organizational efficiency, and the ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced practice
Key Responsibilities
- Defend employers in labor and employment litigation before state and federal courts
- Advise clients on compliance with California and federal employment statutes and regulations
- Counsel management on employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions
- Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and workplace policies
- Support clients in workforce management initiatives, including reductions in force and reorganizations
- Represent employers in matters involving unions and collective bargaining issues
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions
- Manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Labor & Employment team that handles complex, high-impact matters for sophisticated clients. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to management, working on cutting-edge employment issues while gaining meaningful courtroom and counseling experience. The firm fosters a collegial culture with a strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000-$310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan with profit-sharing; FSA/HSA plans; paid parental leave; back-up dependent care and senior care planning resources; PTO; health advocacy services; professional development support; and commuter benefits
Application Requirements
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, law school transcript, writing sample and cover letter today!
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.