Labor and Employment Junior/Midlevel Associate

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to enhance its labor and employment practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse litigation cases, including single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and writing skills, along with relevant experience in employment law. Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and paid time off. If you are passionate about employment law and eager to make an impact, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of law firm experience in labor and employment practice.
• Active California Bar membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in single-plaintiff litigation and class actions.
• Provide legal counsel in employment law matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation Experience

Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate, Employment Litigation (Orange County)

Seeking a junior or midlevel associate with 2-5 years of law firm experience to join our labor and employment practice in our Orange County office. The successful applicant must possess excellent academic credentials and writing skills as well as employment law and litigation experience. The candidate ideally will have meaningful experience representing employers in single-plaintiff litigation, PAGA actions and class action litigation. Active California Bar membership is required.

For positions in California, the salary wage range for this job posting is $225,000 to $435,000. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.