Employment Attorney

gpac; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

PTO and holidays

Bar dues & MCLE

Job summary

gpac seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice in El Segundo, CA. The role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and a collaborative environment with a low turnover culture.

You will work on labor & employment litigation and advisory matters, gaining exposure to both litigation and counseling. The ideal candidate has 1–5+ years of experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and California Bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• 1–5+ years of litigation experience
• Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Work directly with partners on labor & employment litigation and counseling matters
• Handle active litigation files with increasing responsibility over time
• Gain exposure to both litigation and advisory work within employment law

Skills

Interest in labor law

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Proactive learner

Active California Bar

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment - El Segundo, CA

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice in El Segundo. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career in a collaborative, stable environment with strong mentorship and meaningful hands-on experience. The firm is known for its low turnover, long-tenured team, and collegial culture where attorneys work closely together on complex employment litigation and advisory matters.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with partners on labor & employment litigation and counseling matters
• Handle active litigation files with increasing responsibility over time
• Gain exposure to both litigation and advisory work within employment law

What They're Looking For

• Strong interest in labor & employment law
• 1-5+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar admission in good standing

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Low billable requirement (1,600 hours) with strong bonus potential
• Hourly bonus structure, including compensation for all billed hours
• Additional discretionary bonus opportunities
• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding period
• Strong mentorship and direct partner access
• Long-tenured, collaborative team culture
• Strong focus on work-life balance and attorney retention

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Performance-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bar dues and MCLE reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.