Employment Litigation Associate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, seeks an associate with 3-5 years of employment litigation defense experience to join our nationally prominent Employment and Labor practice. The role involves cross-office collaboration and increasing responsibility across entertainment, health care, financial services, retail and manufacturing sectors.

The base pay varies by skills and location, with opportunities to handle complex matters such as wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination and wrongful

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment litigation defense experience.
• California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, advocacy and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems efficiently, work independently and proactively, collaborate effectively, and develop practical solutions that meet client and team needs.
• A record of academic and professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Defending wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination matters, tort and contract actions.
• Drafting motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions.
• Advising clients on employment policies, procedures and legal risks related to employment practices.
• Supporting transactional and counseling matters, including employee handbooks, policies, procedures and agreements, training, crisis management and workplace investigations.
• Contributing to client and industry education through webinars, seminars, a weekly newsletter and media commentary on developments in employment law.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication

Advocacy

Collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of employment litigation defense experience to join our nationally prominent Employment and Labor practice, recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. The associate will work collaboratively across offices and industry sectors and will have opportunities to take on increasing responsibility.

Practice and Responsibilities

The Employment group serves organizations of varying sizes across industries including entertainment, health care, financial services, retail and manufacturing. The practice includes:

• Defending complex wage-and-hour class actions, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination matters, tort and contract actions, workplace security-related litigation, and trade secret and unfair trade practice claims.
• Drafting motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions.
• Advising clients on employment policies, procedures and legal risks related to employment practices.
• Supporting transactional and counseling matters, including employee handbooks, policies, procedures, agreements, training, crisis management and workplace investigations.
• Contributing to client and industry education through webinars, seminars, speaking engagements, a weekly newsletter and media commentary on developments in employment law.

Preferred Experience

• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, discovery motions and dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Trial experience not expected, but trial or arbitration hearing experience is helpful.
• Experience drafting employment agreements.
• Experience developing and implementing employer training or audit programs.
• Experience counseling and advising clients on employment matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of employment litigation defense experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, advocacy and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems efficiently, work independently and proactively, collaborate effectively, and develop practical solutions that meet client and team needs.
• A record of academic and professional achievement.

The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

US Pay Range

$260,000 — $365,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a culture where we celebrate each of our unique experiences and contributions.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com .

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