Employment Litigation Associate

DNA Partners; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners, a well-established national law firm, seeks an Employment Litigation Associate for its Long Beach office. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of labor and employment experience, enjoys counseling employers, and handles sophisticated workplace matters with a world-class litigation team.

Enjoy hands-on experience, direct client exposure, and mentorship within a collaborative Labor & Employment practice.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California Bar in good standing.
• 2–5 years of labor and employment experience, including litigation and counseling.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Experience advising employers on compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on workplace issues including wage/hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave laws and evolving regulations.
• Represent management in federal/state court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Defend employers in wage/hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and breach of agreements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation filings, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research, manage discovery, prepare witnesses, participate in depositions.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Multi-tasking

Client service

Education

Active California Bar

Job description

Hybrid Schedule | 2 Remote Days Per Week

About the Opportunity

DNA Partners is partnering with a well-established national law firm to identify an Employment Litigation Associate for its Long Beach office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of labor and employment experience who enjoys counseling employers, managing employment disputes, and working on sophisticated workplace matters.

The position offers hands-on litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative and growing Labor & Employment practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad spectrum of workplace issues, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave laws, and evolving employment regulations.
• Represent management-side clients in federal and state court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Defend employers in matters involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of employment agreements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings, including dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research, manage discovery, prepare witnesses, and participate in depositions and fact investigations.
• Respond to agency charges, administrative complaints, and regulatory inquiries.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant provisions, and other employment-related documents.
• Collaborate with clients to develop practical strategies for managing workplace risk and resolving disputes.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California Bar and good standing.
• 2-5 years of employment law experience, including litigation and employer counseling.
• Experience advising employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated experience handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-service skills.
• Strong judgment and a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Why Join This Firm?

• Become part of a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters.
• Work directly with employers across a variety of industries.
• Enjoy significant responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $225,000.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with two remote days per week.
• Collaborative culture that values professional development and long-term career success.