Associate Attorney

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice in Los Angeles. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, balancing in-office presence and remote work to support professional growth and personal well-being. You will engage in substantive client interactions, conducting interviews and depositions, while also appearing in court to defend motions. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in employment law and a passion for advocacy. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on public agencies and educational institutions.

Benefits

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Performance-based bonus

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in employment law.
• Active California law license required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting substantive witness interviews.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Regularly appearing in court.

Skills

Active license to practice law in California

Experience in employment matters

Wage and hour law knowledge

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Liebert Cassidy Whitmore provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $255,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

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Executive Director at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with five offices spanning California, is the premier law firm representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits in the state. Our legal experts are trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.

The Opportunity

The Los Angeles office of LCW is seeking a litigation associate to join its labor and employment practice. This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, balancing in-office presence and remote work to support both professional growth and personal well-being.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, allowing for a balance of in-office presence and remote work, which supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the state of California
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA

Key Responsibilities

This role involves extensive client contact and primary responsibilities include:

• Conducting substantive witness interviews
• Taking and defending depositions
• Regularly appearing and defending motions in court
• Anti-SLAPP motions
• Motions for judgment
• Motions for summary judgment

Experience in trial, mediation, or other dispute resolution processes is preferred but not required. Public sector experience is considered a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore offers:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Performance-based bonus for those meeting minimum hours requirements
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Litigation Practice Area

Our litigators routinely defend clients in complex labor, employment, and education lawsuits, up to and including trial. We pride ourselves on litigating high-stakes cases that have the potential to set precedents on cutting-edge employment and wage and hour issues. Our litigators are intimately involved in all aspects of preparing for trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

For more information about our firm and the exciting career opportunities we offer, please visit our website at lcwlegal.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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Tuition assistance

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