Junior Labor and Employment Litigation Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Los Angeles seeks a junior associate with two to three years of labor and employment litigation experience to join the Labor and Employment team on a full-time, partnership-track basis.

The candidate should have strong analytical, research and writing skills, be based in the LA metro area, and hold active California bar membership. Experience taking depositions, negotiating with opposing counsel, and arguing motions is valued.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of labor and employment litigation experience at a law firm.
• Single Plaintiff discrimination, class action, and PAGA experience preferred.
• Based in the Los Angeles metro area; active California bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Labor and Employment team as a full-time, partnership-track associate.
• Take and defend depositions; communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Research, write, and argue motions; assist in case strategy and negotiations.

Skills

Single Plaintiff discrimination

Class action

PAGA

Deposition experience

Job description

Overview

• Preference for candidates with experience in single plaintiff discrimination, class action, and PAGA matters.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, communicating and negotiating with opposing counsel, and arguing motions in court are considered advantageous.
• Traditional labor experience and prior big firm experience are also a plus.

Posting details

The LA office of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks a junior level attorney with two to three years (class of 2023 – class of 2025) of law firm experience in labor and employment litigation to join the Labor and Employment team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position. The successful candidate must have strong analytical, research and writing skills. Single Plaintiff discrimination as well as Class action / PAGA experience strongly preferred. Experience taking and defending depositions, communicating and negotiating with opposing counsel, arguing motions in court and big firm experience are a plus. Traditional labor experience a plus. The successful candidate must be based in the Los Angeles metro area. Active California bar membership is required. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $225,000 to $260,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

Job #004073

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact

Elizabeth Bearden

, Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

Open to Search Firm Submissions:

Yes, if a valid agreement is in place.

Contact Information

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

550 South Hope Street

Suite 2000

Los Angeles, CA 90071