Employment Law Associate

JBA International; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JBA International, a high-profile legal firm in Los Angeles, seeks Associates in Labor & Employment to be based in Los Angeles or another California office.

The practice covers wage and hour class and individual actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, accommodations, policies, and employment agreements.

Strong preference for wage & hour class action and PAGA experience; candidates should have strong writing, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience is preferred or required.
• Wage-and-hour experience is important for this role.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers on wage and hour issues, including class and individual actions.
• Advise on discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, accommodations, policies and employment agreements.
• Draft, review and refine personnel policies and employment-related documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Job description

A high profiled legal firm has multiple opportunities for third- to fifth-year Associates in the Labor & Employment practice of our Los Angeles office; position may be based in Los Angeles or our other California office locations.

Practice includesrepresenting employers on both a class and individual basis with respect to wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies, and employment agreements, along with other labor and employment issues.

Strong preference for candidates with wage & hour class action and PAGA experience.

Qualified candidateswillhavestrong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail,and the desire and initiative to "take ownership" over work and career.Litigation experience and wage and hour substantive background is important.