Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Woodland Hills (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid parental leave program

Formal mentorship and training programs

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to join their Woodland Hills, CA office. The role involves handling diverse litigation matters, focusing on employment law issues such as wage & hour matters and class actions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding skills in writing, research, and analysis, and will thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with significant responsibilities on complex legal matters. A flexible hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and bonus opportunities, are also offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated with interpersonal skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of litigation matters involving employment law issues.
• Assume responsibility for matters commensurate with level of experience.
• Engage in direct client interaction and manage complex legal matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Woodland Hills, CA office. 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.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• 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.

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Robust benefits package including: health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

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

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