Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Onsite Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite
Start Timeline: ASAP

Compensation

• Base Salary: $260,000 - $435,000

About
A globally respected law firm with deep expertise in litigation, corporate, and regulatory matters. The firm has a strong reputation for handling high-profile cases, delivering top-tier client service, and contributing meaningfully to social justice initiatives.

Why join

• Join a nationally recognized team with top-tier litigation capabilities

• Work on complex, high-stakes employment litigation for premier clients

• Collaborate in a supportive and prestigious environment with career growth opportunities

Role summary
Seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join the Los Angeles office. The role involves managing employment litigation matters, advising on traditional labor law issues, and providing employment counseling to top-tier clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage employment litigation matters and administrative charges

• Prepare and argue dispositive motions

• Take and defend depositions in employment litigation cases

• Provide day-to-day employment counseling to clients

• Draft, review, and analyze employment agreements, handbooks, severance agreements, and related documents

• Support other firm matters as needed

Must-have qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active admission to the California Bar

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in employment litigation at a major law firm

• Direct experience in employment counseling and conventional labor matters

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Law Review or Moot Court accolades

• Experience managing complex employment cases

• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills