Junior-Midlevel Labor & Employment Associate - LA or OC

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401 K

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Los Angeles is offering a full-time role for an attorney focused on Labor & Employment law, requiring 2-6 years of experience. This position allows the selected candidate to represent various clients on significant compliance issues and employment matters.

Compensation ranges from $225,000 to $365,000, depending on experience and location. In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401 K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-6 years of experience in Labor & Employment law.
• Experience in wage & hour class action and PAGA cases required.
• Desire and initiative to take ownership over work and career.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers on compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Handle employment discrimination and harassment cases.
• Consult on personnel policies and employment agreements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full‑time employment opportunity for an attorney with a minimum of 2‑6 years of experience in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Los Angeles or Orange County offices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Labor & Employment Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates will have strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to "take ownership" over work and career. Practice includes representing employers on both a class and individual basis with respect to wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies and employment agreements, along with other labor and employment issues.

Wage & hour class action and PAGA experience is required.

Practice Summary

Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Practice provides an array of workplace strategies and legal counsel, including practical and efficient consulting, technical assistance and litigation services. Our team understands the business impact of labor and employment issues. We have the varied experience needed to help organizations analyze options, make informed decisions and take effective action.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected pay range: $225,000 to $365,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus, health insurance with optional HSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts, 401 K, vacation, sick time and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

EEO Statement

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit‑based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non‑discrimination on any protected basis.

Candidates should submit a resume, transcript (including class rank) and recent writing samples, all in PDF format.