Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation)

Goodwin Recruiting; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Mentorship and professional growth

Exposure to class action litigation

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation) in Beverly Hills, CA. The role offers direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and exposure to wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA, and appellate matters.

Junior-level candidates with a JD and active California Bar are encouraged to apply. Firm provides full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and mentorship within a collaborative environment focused on employee

Qualifications

• JD and active California Bar membership required.
• 1–2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Professional communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Overview

Employment Law Associate (Plaintiff-Side Litigation). Our client, a well-established employment and labor law firm, is seeking a motivated Employment Law Associate to join its expanding team. The firm handles high-profile wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and employment litigation on behalf of workers across California. This position provides direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to contribute to cases with statewide and national impact. It’s a great fit for an early-career attorney who wants to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on employee rights and workplace justice.

Employment Law Associate – Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary: $130,000 – $175,000, plus bonus potential
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to mentorship and professional development from leading employment lawyers
• Exposure to class action litigation, wage and hour law, and appellate advocacy

Junior Employment Law Associate – Requirements and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership
• 1–2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
• Professional communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a plaintiff-side law firm environment (defense-to-plaintiff transitions welcome)

Preferred Background and Skills

• Familiarity with California labor and employment law, PAGA claims, and class action litigation
• Prior experience supporting discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Demonstrated passion for employee rights, workplace fairness, and complex civil litigation
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of projects

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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