Associate Attorney | Labor & Employment

LeoForce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Employer-paid parking

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

LeoForce in Los Angeles, located in the Downtown/BD area, seeks a Labor and Employment Litigation Associate for a full-time role with in-office or hybrid work based on your preference.

The ideal candidate has 2–8 years of labor and employment litigation experience, is admitted to the California Bar in good standing, and can manage cases with minimal supervision while leading on assigned matters within a strong team of litigators.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of labor and employment litigation experience preferred.
• Background in public entity defense, insurance defense, or business litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage labor and employment litigation matters with increasing responsibility over time.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, written discovery, mediations, law and motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Serve as lead attorney on assigned cases, maintaining regular communication with clients.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Meet an annual billable target of 1,900 hours.

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

Litigation Skills

Initiative & Independence

California Bar License

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Entry Level

Salary: $150,000 - $215,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a Labor and Employment Litigation Associate to join our Los Angeles office, located in the Downtown/Bunker Hill area. This is a full-time role with flexibility for in-office or hybrid work based on the candidate's preference.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage labor and employment litigation matters with increasing responsibility over time
• Handle court appearances, depositions, written discovery, mediations, law and motion practice, and trial preparation
• Serve as lead attorney on assigned cases, maintaining regular communication with clients
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Meet an annual billable target of 1,900 hours

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of labor and employment litigation experience preferred
• Background in public entity defense, insurance defense, or business litigation is a plus
• Strong litigation skills and ability to take initiative with minimal supervision
• Active member of the California Bar in good standing

A bit about us

We are a Los Angeles-based litigation boutique with a deep bench of trial-tested attorneys and a longstanding focus on defending public entities, insurers, and private businesses. Our team is known for delivering consistent results in high-stakes cases, with a track record of over 200 trials and a string of defense verdicts. We combine strategic advocacy, courtroom experience, and responsive service to resolve complex disputes efficiently and effectively.

Why join us

• Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000, based on experience
• Quarterly bonus program
• Employer-paid parking in the building
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match