Employment Litigation Associate

Larson Maddox; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a highly regarded international law firm in Los Angeles seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters and partner with experienced attorneys serving public entities across California. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure from inception through resolution.

Candidates should have a J.D.

Qualifications

• Must have J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California Bar
• Approximately 3–7 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment disputes from a defense perspective
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Deposition, motion practice, and client counseling experience preferred
• Prior experience representing public entities is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Defend public entities in a broad range of employment-related matters
• Manage and assist with all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on employment law issues
• Collaborate directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
• Participate in hearings, negotiations, and other advocacy opportunities
• Advise clients on employment-related risks, compliance issues, and workplace disputes

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal research

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Public entity defense

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Salary: USD160000 - USD190000 per annum

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to join its growing Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters while partnering closely with experienced attorneys representing public entities throughout California.. The position offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to handle complex employment disputes from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Defend public entities in a broad range of employment-related matters


• Manage and assist with all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents


• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on employment law issues


• Collaborate directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel


• Participate in hearings, negotiations, and other advocacy opportunities


• Advise clients on employment-related risks, compliance issues, and workplace disputes

Practice Exposure

Attorneys in this role will have the opportunity to work on matters involving:

• Harassment and retaliation claims


• Wrongful termination


• Wage and hour disputes


• Disability accommodation and leave issues


• Internal workplace investigations


• Public entity employment litigation


• Constitutional and statutory employment claims


• In addition, attorneys may gain exposure to matters arising under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and other complex workplace-related litigation. Prior TVPRA experience is not required, but an interest in developing expertise in this area is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active membership in the California Bar


• Approximately 3-7 years of employment litigation experience


• Experience handling employment disputes from a defense perspective


• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills


• Deposition, motion practice, and client counseling experience preferred


• Prior experience representing public entities is a plus but not required


• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected Labor & Employment practitioners


• Sophisticated litigation practice with significant public entity representation


• Early responsibility and substantial client exposure


• Diverse and challenging caseload


• Collaborative and supportive team environment


• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement


• Exposure to emerging and highly specialized employment litigation matters, including TVPRA-related claims

This role is ideal for an attorney seeking a platform that combines sophisticated employment litigation, public-sector representation, and exposure to evolving workplace legal issues within a nationally recognized practice.