Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship and development programs

Direct client contact

Low turnover culture

Competitive compensation with bonuses

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance;/

FSAs; paid parental leave

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer’s Labor & Employment team in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking Associate Attorneys with 3+ years of civil litigation experience. You will handle wage & hour, class actions, and PAGA matters, while counseling clients and maintaining a dynamic, mentorship-driven culture.

The role offers hybrid work in a firm that emphasizes flexibility, professional development, and long-term growth in a diverse, Equal Opportunity Employer environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in California, including discovery, motion practice, and trial prep.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy and ability to work independently and collaboratively with partners.
• Licensed to practice in CA.

Responsibilities

• Tackle cutting-edge labor and employment issues for diverse clients.
• Collaborate with clients across a broad range of industries.
• Gain meaningful courtroom and case handling experience while working with a supportive team.
• Contribute to high-level matters with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Skills

Civil litigation

Writing & advocacy

Independent & collaborative work

California practice readiness

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited law school

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is looking for driven Associate Attorneys with 3+ 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. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience in California, including discovery, motion practice, and, ideally, trial prep and trial
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with partners
• Exposure to FEHA, agency complaints, wage & hour, and related employment law issues is a plus
• Licensed to practice in CA

Benefits

• Options for a hybrid schedule to promote work-life balance
• Mentorship and development programs tailored to your individual goals and growth
• 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
• A robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSAs, paid parental leave, and more

Salary Range: $170,000 to $215,000