Employment & Labour Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement options

Parental leave

Generous holiday allowances

Elective benefit options

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Southern California is seeking a junior to mid-level Employment & Labour Associate to join their team. This role involves supporting litigation, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on employment issues. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of related experience, strong research and writing skills, and must be a member of the California Bar. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering early client responsibility and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of broad employment law experience.
• Excellent academic record and strong writing abilities.
• Comfortable with litigation and counselling work.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters and legal research.
• Conduct witness interviews and internal investigations.
• Draft briefs and employment agreements.
• Advise clients on employment practices.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Client service skills

Education

California Bar membership

Job description

Employment & Labour Associate

Experience: 1–3 Years PQE | Employment Litigation & Counselling

A leading global firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its Employment & Labour practice in Southern California. The team advises fast‑growing companies, established corporates, and emerging tech clients across contentious and advisory matters. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex employment issues while receiving strong mentorship and taking on early client‑facing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters, including case development, legal research, motion practice, depositions, and all aspects of discovery.
• Conduct witness interviews and internal investigations.
• Draft briefs, memoranda, employment agreements, and policy documents.
• Advise clients on employment practices, statutory and regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Collaborate closely with senior lawyers and help mentor junior associates.

Who You Are

• 1–3 years of broad employment law experience at a reputable firm.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with an excellent academic record.
• Comfortable handling both litigation and counselling work.
• Motivated, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with strong communication and client service abilities.
• Member of the California Bar (required).

Compensation

Salary Range: $225,000 – $260,000 DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, retirement, and parental leave benefits, generous holiday and leave allowances, and extensive elective benefit options

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.