Labor Employment Associate

Lateral Link; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link, a leading national firm, is seeking a civil litigation associate to join its Labor & Employment group in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in civil litigation, is hands-on with discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation, and holds California bar admission. The role offers growth, mentorship, and a collaborative culture within a firm that values strong writers and advocates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands-on in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• California Bar admission required.
• Strong writer and advocate; able to work independently with partners.

Responsibilities

• Handle discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on matters.
• Develop strong writing and advocacy skills.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Motions

Trial preparation

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Lateral Link is working with a well-established national firm seeking a civil litigation associate to join its Labor & Employment group in Los Angeles.

The group handles a mix of single-plaintiff employment cases and wage & hour class actions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation experience and has been hands-on in discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation. The firm is looking for a strong writer and advocate who can work independently while collaborating closely with partners. California bar admission is required.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Employment experience not required: The firm welcomes attorneys from general civil litigation backgrounds. Solid litigation skills matter more than prior labor & employment experience, making this a great opportunity to move into a new practice area.
• Meaningful responsibility: Associates work directly with clients and take real ownership of their matters.
• Collaborative culture: A stable, supportive team environment.
• Investment in associates: Ongoing mentorship and training.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Los Angeles litigator looking to broaden into employment work at a firm that values strong litigation skills and invests in its people.