Labor & Employment Associate

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct partner exposure

Meaningful litigation experience

Professional development

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Origination bonus

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate in Los Angeles, CA. This senior role requires approximately 4–6 years of labor and employment experience and a strong background in employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions.

The position offers direct partner exposure, meaningful litigation opportunities, and a focus on professional development and business growth. In this four-day-per-week in-office role, you will work closely with partners on strategy, client counseling, and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of Labor & Employment experience.
• Strong employment litigation background.
• Wage and hour class action experience is required.
• Experience with class actions, including plaintiff-side experience, is highly valued.
• Experience providing employment law advice and client counseling.
• Traditional labor law experience is a plus.
• Admission to the California State Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials; candidates from a Top 100 law school are preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with Partners and other attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class action cases.
• Manage and contribute to wage and hour class action matters.
• Work closely with Partners on litigation strategy, case management, and client matters.
• Provide employment law advice and counseling to clients.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other litigation activities.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate

$260,000 - $340,000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a leading law firm with a sophisticated Labor & Employment practice representing employers in complex employment disputes and litigation. Our attorneys handle a broad range of matters, including single-plaintiff employment disputes, wage and hour class actions, and other high-stakes employment litigation. We value collaboration, professional development, and close working relationships between associates and partners. Associates have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while working directly alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters.

Why join us?

• Direct partner exposure: Each associate is paired with a Partner and has the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership on client matters.
• Meaningful litigation experience: Work on sophisticated employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff matters.
• Professional development: Associates participate in quarterly training focused on business development, marketing, administrative skills, and other aspects of building a successful legal practice.
• Career growth: The role provides opportunities to develop both litigation and client counseling skills while building a long-term career in Labor & Employment law.
• Competitive compensation: The expected base salary is $260,000–$340,000, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Associates meeting applicable performance standards can reasonably expect total compensation of approximately $410,000–$475,000, including discretionary bonuses.
• Origination opportunity: Associates may receive an additional bonus for work they originate.
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with Partners and other attorneys while taking on substantive responsibility for sophisticated clients and matters.

Job Details

Position: Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Level: Senior Associate

Experience: Approximately 4–6 years of relevant experience

Work arrangement: Four days per week in the office

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class action cases.
• Manage and contribute to wage and hour class action matters.
• Work closely with Partners on litigation strategy, case management, and client matters.
• Provide employment law advice and counseling to clients.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other litigation activities.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant Labor & Employment experience.
• Strong employment litigation background.
• Wage and hour class action experience is required.
• Experience with class action matters, including plaintiff-side experience, is highly valued.
• Experience providing employment law advice and client counseling.
• Traditional labor law experience is a plus.
• Admission to the California State Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials; candidates from a Top 100 law school are preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with Partners and other attorneys.

Compensation

Base salary: $260,000–$340,000.

Expected total compensation: $410,000–$475,000 for associates who meet applicable performance standards, including a minimum of 1,900 billable hours.

Discretionary bonus opportunity may increase based on hours billed and collected above 1,900.

Additional bonus opportunity for work originated by the associate.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.