Associate Attorney - Labor and Employment Defense

CyberCoders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCoders in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of labor and employment defense experience to join our DTLA team. The role focuses on employment-related disputes, regulatory compliance, workplace policies, mediation, arbitration, and trial work.

You will handle case strategy, discovery, depositions, and client counseling. Qualified candidates hold California Bar admission, strong research, and excellent written and oral communication skills; experience drafting motions,

Qualifications

• Active admission to the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of experience handling labor and employment law matters.
• Experience defending employment-related disputes for employers/insurers/TPA or self-insured entities.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage labor and employment matters from initial claim through resolution.
• Develop effective litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare employment agreements, workplace policies, and compliance-related documents as needed.
• Advise clients regarding employment laws, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and risk-management strategies.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses.
• Draft and argue discovery motions and motions for summary judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Deposition experience

Litigation strategy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bar admission (California)

Job description

Associate AttorneyAn established national defense firm with over 28 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its team in DTLA California. This opportunity focuses on labor and employment defense matters, including employment-related disputes, regulatory compliance, workplace policies, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. The position offers substantial responsibility for case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and client counseling.OfferSalary range: $150,000-$200,000+ (est.), contingent on experienceComprehensive benefits packageCompetitive 401(k) matchProfessional training and mentoring programsCareer advancement and leadership development opportunitiesQualificationsActive admission to the State Bar of CaliforniaPossesses 5+ years of experience handling labor and employment law mattersDemonstrates experience defending employment-related disputes on behalf of employers, carriers, third-party administrators, or self-insured organizationsPossesses strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrates excellent written and oral communication skillsHas experience drafting and responding to discovery-related motionsHas experience taking and defending depositions of fact and expert witnessesHas experience drafting motions for summary judgmentIs prepared to attend court appearances, arbitrations, and mediations regularlyResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage labor and employment matters from initial claim through resolutionDevelop effective litigation strategies aligned with client objectivesDraft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documentsPrepare employment agreements, workplace policies, and compliance-related documents as neededAdvise clients regarding employment laws, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and risk-management strategiesRepresent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiationsTake and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnessesDraft and argue discovery motions and motions for summary judgmentMaintain consistent communication with clients regarding case developments, strategy, exposure, and recommended next stepsManage assigned matters efficiently while meeting applicable deadlines and professional standards- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [e-mail] to make arrangements.Salary$140000 - $200000 USD per year