Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Scion Legal Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus structure

Strong mentorship

Clear career advancement path

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience in complex litigation. This role offers significant courtroom exposure and a chance to work alongside respected partners. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, a polished client-ready presence, and experience in wage & hour law and PAGA actions. The firm emphasizes hands-on litigation experience with a collaborative culture and clear advancement paths.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Substantial wage & hour and PAGA exposure.
• Arbitration, mediation, and/or trial experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation including class actions and PAGA.
• Participate actively in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Collaborate with a team of respected L&E partners.

Skills

Employment litigation

Wage & hour exposure

Polished writing skills

Client-ready presence

Education

Strong academic credentials

California Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate (3–5 Years)

A nationally recognized firm is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate (3–5 years) to join its premier Los Angeles office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing employment litigator who thrives on complex, high-stakes matters and is looking for a sophisticated platform with meaningful courtroom exposure and long-term growth.

The Practice

You will work alongside nationally respected L&E partners handling:

• Wage & hour class actions
• PAGA representative actions
• Single-plaintiff employment litigation
• FEHA-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Whistleblower matters
• Arbitration, mediation, and trial proceedings

The team is deeply engaged in cutting-edge employment litigation and regularly handles matters with significant exposure and strategic impact.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• True hands-on litigation experience — not just drafting from the sidelines
• Meaningful responsibility in hearings, depositions, and dispute resolution
• Strong mentorship from nationally recognized practitioners
• A collaborative, high-performance culture
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Clear path for long-term advancement within a stable, expanding practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of employment litigation experience
• Substantial wage & hour and PAGA exposure
• Arbitration, mediation, and/or trial experience desired
• Strong academic credentials
• Polished writing skills and client-ready presence
• California Bar admission or eligibility

This role is designed for attorneys who are serious about building a top-tier employment litigation career within a firm that combines national reputation with a supportive, team-driven culture.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.