Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Hybrid Los Angeles San Diego or San Francisco CA
Compensation: $165000 $190000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Bonus eligibility
Benefits: Full benefits package
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is partnering with an Am Law 200 firm to recruit a seasoned and skilled Labor & Employment Associate to join its California-based employment practice.

This role is well suited for attorneys who want substantive responsibility exposure to complex employment litigation and the opportunity to advise employers on real-world workforce challenges. The practice balances litigation with counseling work offering associates a broad and engaging mix of matters across multiple industries.

Only candidates with 36 years of Labor & Employment experience and active California bar admission will be considered.

Role Overview

As a Labor & Employment Associate you will handle a wide range of employment matters from individual claims to high-stakes class and representative actions. You will work closely with partners and clients contributing meaningfully to case strategy while also providing practical guidance to employers on compliance and risk management.

This role offers long-term growth potential for attorneys who are detail-oriented highly organized and committed to delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the following to be considered for interview:

• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation including claims involving:

  • Discrimination

  • Harassment

  • Retaliation

  • Wrongful termination

• Support and litigate class action and PAGA matters

• Draft pleadings motions and substantive legal memoranda

• Manage all phases of discovery including written discovery and document production

• Prepare and argue motions and assist with overall case strategy

• Take and defend depositions with increasing responsibility

• Participate in administrative hearings and related proceedings

• Advise employers on day-to-day employment issues and compliance matters

• Draft and update workplace policies handbooks and employment-related documentation

• Conduct employee and management training sessions

• Collaborate closely with partners colleagues and clients across offices

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following to be considered:

• 36 years of Labor & Employment experience (ONLY)

• Active California Bar membership in good standing

• Hands-on litigation experience including pleadings discovery and motion practice

• Strong legal research writing and analytical skills

• Excellent organization and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)

Candidates with the following experience will receive priority consideration:

• Experience taking and defending depositions

• Exposure to class action or PAGA litigation

• Participation in administrative hearings

• Background advising employers in complex or regulated environments

• Strong client-facing communication skills and judgment

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive compensation and bonus structure

• Hybrid work flexibility in major California markets

• Balanced mix of litigation and counseling work

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated high-impact employment matters

• Supportive collaborative culture with long-term growth opportunities

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements.
This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on practice needs. Only candidates meeting core qualifications will be considered for interview.