Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and development programs

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A law firm in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Attorney with over 2 years of civil litigation experience. The role involves handling labor and employment matters and providing client counseling. Ideal candidates will have strong legal writing and advocacy skills. O'Hagan Meyer offers a collaborative work environment with mentorship and competitive compensation, including various benefits and a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience in California.
• Strong academic credentials from law school.
• Ability to work independently and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor & employment matters including litigation.
• Provide compliance guidance to clients.
• Engage in discovery and motion practice.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

O'Hagan Meyer is looking for driven Associate Attorneys with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join our Labor & Employment team in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a stellar opportunity for a litigator who is eager to dive into the full spectrum of labor and employment matters—including single-plaintiff cases, wage & hour class and PAGA actions, counseling, and compliance audits—alongside a supportive and dynamic team.

You will tackle cutting-edge legal issues, collaborate with clients in a broad array of industries, and gain meaningful courtroom and case handling experience, all in a culture that values mentorship, flexibility, and long-term growth.

At O’Hagan Meyer, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants—no matter your background—to apply and grow with us.

Salary

Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Handle a spectrum of labor & employment matters, including single-plaintiff cases, wage & hour class actions, and PAGA actions.
• Provide counseling and compliance guidance to clients across various industries.
• Engage in discovery, motion practice, and, ideally, trial preparation and trial.
• Collaborate with partners and maintain direct client contact on high-level matters.
• Contribute to a collegial team with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience in California, including discovery, motion practice, and, ideally, trial prep and trial.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills; ability to work independently and with partners.
• Exposure to FEHA, agency complaints, wage & hour, and related employment law issues is a plus.
• Hybrid schedule options to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

• Mentorship and development programs tailored to your goals.
• Direct client contact and responsibility on high-level matters.
• A collegial team with low turnover.
• Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSAs, paid parental leave, and more.

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