Employment Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Wellness programmes

Structured professional development

Job summary

A top-tier global law firm in California is looking for a high-performing Employment Associate to join their Los Angeles team. This role will involve complex California employment litigation and advisory work for major employers, offering strong mentorship and clear long-term career progression. Ideal candidates should have 2 years of California employment law experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment. The compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $225,000–$260,000, alongside top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in California employment law.
• Admitted to practice in California is required.
• Exposure to wage and hour, PAGA, and discrimination matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on wage and hour class actions.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation.
• Draft legal documents for state and federal court.
• Support case strategy and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners on high-profile matters.

Skills

California employment law experience

Litigation and advisory skills

Writing and analytical skills

Ability to operate in high-performance environments

Job description

Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, California

A top-tier global law firm is seeking a high-performing employment associate to join its Los Angeles Employment Practice. This is a fast-paced, high-calibre platform for associates who thrive in demanding environments and want to work on sophisticated, market-leading employment matters.

The role offers exposure to complex California employment litigation alongside advisory work for major employers, with strong mentorship and clear long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and defend employers in wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in state and federal court.
• Support case strategy, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Work closely with partners on high-profile, high-stakes matters.

Who You Are

• 2 years of California employment law experience (litigation and advisory).
• Exposure to wage and hour, PAGA, and employment discrimination matters.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Comfortable operating in a demanding, high-performance environment.
• Admitted to practice in California (required).
• Experience with non-compete, trade secrets, or traditional labour matters is a plus.

Compensation

• Salary: $225,000–$260,000
• Benefits: Top-tier benefits, wellness programmes, and structured professional development

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or request further details.

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