Associate Attorney, Labor & Employment

California Job Shop; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

California Job Shop in Woodland Hills, CA invites an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our labor and employment practice.

The ideal candidate will handle a wide range of matters, including FEHA wage & hour, PAGA, class actions, and related commercial/privacy litigation, working in a diverse national firm.

Hybrid schedule with three days on-site and a required Wednesday, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a large, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment litigation matters.
• Engage in wage & hour, PAGA, class actions.
• Contribute to civil defense and commercial/privacy litigation projects.
• Work with a large national practice.

Skills

Labor & employment litigation

Wage & hour

PAGA experience

Legal research

Written communication

Job description

Job Title:Associate Attorney- Labor & Employment Attorney
Location:Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Role Type:Full-time; Hybrid, 3 days On-site with Wednesday being a required day

Job Summary:The Associate Attorney must have at least 3+ years of litigation experience. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage & hour matters, PAGA claims and class action work, as well as commercial litigation and privacy litigation.

Opportunity: This is a unique opportunity to joina civil defense firm with over 400 attorneys located in 26 offices across the United States. Their nationally recognized attorneys represent a diverse range of clients in labor & employment, wage & hour, ERISA & employee benefits, commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, professional liability, and more. They pride themselves on delivering strong legal work with excellent client service while emphasizing preventative counseling and results-oriented litigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome. Wage & hour and PAGA experience is also a plus
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials
• The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California

Compensation: $170,000-$215,000 with annual bonus programs and a robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance and flexible spending