Employment & Labor Associate (SF or LA)

Larson Maddox; California; Sur place; USD 215 000 - 305 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Larson Maddox is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join its California office in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The role offers a balanced practice with litigation, counseling, and transactional employment work within a national platform. The ideal candidate will have a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited law school, California Bar admission, and strong writing, drafting, and analytical skills. Responsibilities include representing employers, advising on compliance, and supporting corporate

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active California Bar admission required.
• Employment law experience including litigation and counseling preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; strong writing and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Represent employers in employment litigation through all phases.
• Advise clients on compliance, policies, and risk management in the workplace.
• Support employment aspects of corporate transactions including due diligence and agreements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, policies, and employment-related documents.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices and practice groups.

Connaissances

Strong legal writing

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Description du poste

Employment & Labor Associate - California (Los Angeles or San Francisco)

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join its California team in either Los Angeles or San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a well-rounded employment practice that combines sophisticated litigation, day-to-day counseling, and employment-related transactional work.

The practice advises employers across a broad range of workplace matters, offering associates meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to both contentious and preventative employment law issues. Candidates looking for a balanced practice that extends beyond traditional employment litigation are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation matters through all phases of litigation.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace policies, employee relations issues, and risk management strategies.
• Support employment aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and employment-related agreements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, policies, agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Work directly with clients to develop practical business-oriented solutions to complex workplace issues.
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues across multiple offices and practice groups.

Key Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active California Bar admission.
• Employment law experience, including employment litigation and counseling.
• Experience handling multiple projects and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and provide practical solutions to client challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Los Angeles: approximately $215,000-$260,000.
• San Francisco: approximately $260,000-$305,000.
• Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
• Comprehensive benefits package and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across litigation, counseling, and transactional employment matters.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys employment litigation but also wants broader exposure to counseling and deal-related employment work within a sophisticated national practice.