Employment Law - General Attorney / Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Employment Law - General Attorney / Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Labor & Employment Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The Labor & Employment Associate at the law firm will be responsible for handling a broad range of employment-related issues. Key responsibilities include:

- Engaging in single-plaintiff employment litigation, such as cases involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination lawsuits.
- Handling class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases.
- Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and motions, and arguing motions in court.
- Taking and defending depositions and conducting administrative hearings, which is considered a plus.
- Drafting workplace policies and conducting employee training sessions.
- Providing day-to-day advice and counsel to employers on various employment issues.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in labor and employment law. The ideal candidate will have:

- Experience with a range of employment issues, including litigation and class action/PAGA cases.
- Litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and arguing motions.
- Additional experience in taking and defending depositions and conducting administrative hearings is advantageous.
- Strong work ethic, along with excellent writing, communication, and research skills.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $175,000 annually, based on a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors such as employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Health insurance with optional Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Dental and vision care
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parking/public transportation allowance
- Employee assistance program

Additional Information:
The law firm is an AmLaw 200 firm with 29 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico, employing over 700 attorneys. The firm values an exceptional team dedicated to outstanding service, recruiting and developing talented individuals to contribute to its diverse legal and industry experience. The firm operates in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with clients to help them achieve and exceed their business goals.

The law firm is committed to aggressive growth by hiring associates, counsel, and members who align with its culture, strategic goals, and client service needs. Successful employees typically have solid academic credentials, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment that offers both professional and personal rewards.

Note to External Recruiters:
External recruiters must submit candidates for available positions directly through the law firm's recruiter submissions page. A fee agreement must be in place to submit a candidate through the portal. Candidates are not considered presented to the law firm unless the Legal Recruitment team has received a formal submission through the online portal. For more information, refer to the Search Firm Guidelines.