Elite Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5–7 yrs)

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Top-tier benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

plug-legal, a premier Am Law 100 labor and employment practice, is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) for our Los Angeles office. You will defend employers in sophisticated disputes and manage a diverse caseload from wage-and-hour matters to class actions.

This role emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collaborative culture, with competitive compensation ($250,000–$320,000 annually) and top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Labor & Employment litigation experience, in the California market.
• Active California Bar in good standing is required.
• JD from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Strong written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Defense of employers in single-plaintiff and complex wage-and-hour matters.
• Lead defense in wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA claims.
• Perform advanced legal research and draft briefs, motions, and pleadings.
• Manage end-to-end litigation lifecycle from discovery to trial and possible appeal.
• Collaborate with mentors and clients to solve complex legal problems.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

plug-legal, a premier Am Law 100 labor and employment practice, is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) for our Los Angeles office. You will defend employers in sophisticated disputes and manage a diverse caseload from wage-and-hour matters to class actions.

This role emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collaborative culture, with competitive compensation ($250,000–$320,000 annually) and top-tier benefits.