Labor & Employment Associate

Larson Maddox; California; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate in Labor & Employment with 2-7 years of experience. The role focuses on high-impact employment litigation and counseling for major national and global clients in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Key benefits include hybrid work options, reduced billable targets, and a culture committed to attorney development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• 2-7 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.
• Experience with wage & hour, PAGA, and/or class action matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Client-service mindset

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the California Bar

2-7 years of employment litigation/counseling experience

Job description

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact employment litigation and counseling matters for major national and global clients. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, flexible work options, and commitment to innovation and attorney development.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Key Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• 2-7 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.
• Experience with wage & hour, PAGA, and/or class action matters.
• Competitive compensation: Base salaries ranging from $210,000 to $360,000, depending on experience.
• Work-life balance: Reasonable billable hour targets with reduced billable roles available.
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid options available.
• Supportive culture: Collaborative teams, strong support staff ratios, and a collegial, inclusive environment.