LA Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Los Angeles CA

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Our client aninternationalAmLaw 100law firm is seeking a skilled Associate Attorneyto join itsLabor & Employment PracticeinLos Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level associate to handle complex employment litigation and counseling matters while working alongside a highly regarded team of practitioners in a dynamic and collegial environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California in good standing
• 46 years of substantivelabor and employment lawexperience preferably in a large law firmsetting
  • JD Class of 2019-2021
• Extensive deposition experience and experience arguing motions in court
• Experience drafting litigation-related documents and handling discovery
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with opposing counselefficiently and professionally
• Highly proficient in running cases independently
• Trial experienceand class action/PAGA experience stronglypreferred
• Strong analytical research and legal writing skills along with demonstrated initiative sound judgment and a client-service mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation includingclass actionandPAGAmatters
• Take and defend depositionsand engage in motion practice
• Draft discovery and other litigation-related documents including memoranda briefsmotions and pleadings
• Participate in trials and contribute to trial preparation
• Communicate and negotiate directly with opposing counsel
• Independently progress employment law casesfrom inception through resolution
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client-focused legal solutions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to join apremier Labor & Employment practicethat represents leading companies across diverse industries. Attorneys in this group enjoyhigh-levelhands-on experiencefrom the outsethandling complex cases and advising sophisticated clients while benefiting from mentorship by top-tier partners. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration excellence and professional growthempowering associatesto take ownership of their work in an environment that values initiative and innovation. With access to cutting-edge technology robust training and a commitment to career development this is anideal rolefor attorneys seeking toelevate their practicein the employment law field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $310000 $390000 depending on experience qualifications and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental vision disability and life insurance; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs
• Additional Perks: Sabbatical program student loan refinancing support relocation expenses bar expenses and bar leave concierge program fertility treatments adoption expenses and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume law school transcript and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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