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

Competitive base salary

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Mentorship and professional development

Job summary

A well-established employment law firm in Beverly Hills is seeking an Entry-level Employment Law Associate to join their team. This role provides mentorship from experienced attorneys and hands-on litigation experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctor, an active California Bar membership, and 1-2 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing employee rights and workplace justice.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in employment law or wage and hour disputes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a plaintiff-side law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Join an expanding team at a well-established employment and labor law firm.
• Handle high-profile wage and hour class actions and employment litigation.
• Receive direct mentorship from senior trial attorneys.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Teamwork skills

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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