Employment Litigation Associate, Los Angeles

California Job Shop; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles office of our client, a top international employment law firm, seeks employment litigation associates with 4-7 years of experience to join its sophisticated practice. You will work with experienced attorneys on wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment matters, and handle substantial responsibilities for a diverse client base.

Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with wage/hour claims, discrimination/harassment, class/collective actions and PAGA.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters through all phases, draft and respond to discovery and pleadings.
• Prepare and argue motions and take/defend depositions.
• Manage matters independently and interact directly with clients.

Skills

Wage/hour claims experience

Discrimination & harassment cases

Litigation management

Discovery & pleadings

Deposition experience

Client interaction

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

California bar admission

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate, Mid to Senior Level

The Los Angeles office of our client (a top international employment law firm) is seeking employment litigation associates with 4-7 years of experience to join its sophisticated labor and employment practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment matters for a wide range of clients, while taking on meaningful responsibility.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have experience litigating wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment matters, including class and collective actions and PAGA cases.
• Associates in this role will be actively involved in all phases of litigation and should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Experience managing matters independently and interacting directly with clients is preferred.
• Candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• We are seeking motivated self-starters who work well both independently and collaboratively and who value a team-oriented, high-quality practice.
• Must be admitted in California and have a JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Compensation: $230,000-$270,000DOE with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance and more.