Labor and Employment Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive and/or profit-sharing bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate in Los Angeles with 5-7 years of experience. Join a respected Am Law 100 firm with a focus on defending employers against complex legal challenges.

The ideal candidate will have experience in wage and hour class actions, strong written communication skills, and be an active California Bar member. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $250,000 to $320,000, along with professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant Labor & Employment litigation experience in California.
• Active member in good standing of the California Bar.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation workload defending employers in single-plaintiff and complex cases.
• Lead wage and hour class actions, focusing on PAGA.
• Draft briefs, motions, and pleadings with detail.
• Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle.
• Collaborate with a team to solve legal problems.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written communication skills

Wage and hour class actions

Attention to detail

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Labor and Employment Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier national labor and employment practice in the heart of the Los Angeles legal market. We are seeking a sophisticated Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) to join our expanding team. As a member of an Am Law 100 firm with over 750 attorneys across 19 offices, you will have the opportunity to defend high-profile employers in complex disputes within a collegial environment that prizes mentorship, professional growth, and technical excellence.

About the Role

As a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate in our Los Angeles office, you will serve as a key player in a results-driven practice focused on defending employers against sophisticated legal challenges. You will handle a diverse caseload ranging from single-plaintiff disputes to high-stakes wage and hour class actions. This role is designed for an ambitious litigator who excels in a collaborative national firm environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of a top-tier employment practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Defense Advocacy: Manage a comprehensive litigation workload, defending employers in single-plaintiff cases and complex representative actions.
• Wage & Hour Mastery: Lead the defense in wage and hour class actions and representative actions, specifically focusing on the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA).
• Strategic Research & Writing: Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft high-stakes briefs, motions, and pleadings with extreme attention to detail.
• End-to-End Litigation: Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial strategy and discovery through trial and potential appellate efforts.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with a talented team of mentors to solve intricate legal problems for a diverse range of business clients.

Requirements

• Experience: 5–7 years of relevant Labor & Employment litigation experience, specifically within the California legal market.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims is highly preferred.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the California Bar.
• Academic Background: Strong academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Skills: Exceptional written communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, national law firm setting.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a recognized leader with a massive national footprint, offering the resources of a global firm with the culture of a close-knit team.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a firm culture that actively encourages professional development, providing access to talented mentors and leadership.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a collegial environment where \"thriving together\" is the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $250,000 – $320,000, plus incentive and/or profit-sharing bonus eligibility and a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Working Model: Our firm supports a modern, collaborative working environment that balances in-person synergy with professional flexibility.