attorney

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonuses (annual discretionary and bill

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, a California-based labor and employment litigation firm, seeks an associate with 4–10 years of experience to join the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Ideal candidates will manage all phases of employment litigation, including wage-and-hour actions, PAGA, and discrimination matters, with strong FEHA/Title VII knowledge.

The base salary range is $165,000–$225,000, with bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Experience with wage and hour class actions, PAGA, and single-plaintiff matters.
• Strong knowledge of FEHA, Title VII, wage/hour laws, and related regulations.
• Must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case assessment through trial.
• Handle discovery, motions, mediation, and trial preparation.

Skills

Employment litigation

Case management

Litigation strategy

Team player

Self-starter

Education

State Bar of California

Job description

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate – Firmwide

Aug 28, 2026

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in labor and employment litigation and provides high-quality legal services to public agencies, private entities, and individuals throughout California. Burke offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation.

We are seeking an associate with 4-10 years of experience to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Significant experience handling employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims.
• Strong understanding of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII, wage and hour laws, PAGA, and other applicable labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter mentality, and team-oriented mindset
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $165,000–$225,000, plus annual performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.

The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match. We promote an environment that encourages attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers. Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.

• Hybrid work arrangement option
• Reasonable billable hours requirement
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• Competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match

EOE.