Labor & Employment Associate

Twenty80 llc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Twenty80 llc is looking for a Labor and Employment Associate in Los Angeles with 3–7 years of defense-side litigation experience. This role involves hands-on litigation tasks including discovery, motion practice, and trial exposure.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment with direct access to partners. Compensation includes a salary range of $150,000 – $215,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of post-bar litigation experience in California employment law.
• Defense-side experience required, plaintiff-side will not be considered.
• Strong proficiency in discovery, motion practice, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense litigation matters including PAGA claims.
• Conduct discovery and draft motions, take and defend depositions.
• Participate in arbitration and trial preparation.

Skills

California employment law proficiency

Strong written and verbal advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Role Summary

Our client, a well-established litigation firm, is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate with 3–7 years of defense-side employment litigation experience to join its growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of employment defense matters, including single-plaintiff cases, PAGA actions, and class actions. The position provides significant hands‑on litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, arbitration, and trial exposure.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative attorney seeking long‑term career development within a structured and team‑oriented environment, with direct access to partners and active case strategy involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day handling of employment defense litigation matters, including single‑plaintiff cases, PAGA claims, and class actions.
• Conduct all phases of discovery, including drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and managing case strategy.
• Participate in arbitration and trial preparation, with opportunities for second‑chair and increased responsibility over time.
• Advise employer clients on a range of employment law issues.
• Collaborate directly with partners on case strategy and litigation execution.
• Support end‑to‑end case management from intake through resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 3–7 years of post‑bar litigation experience in California employment law.
• Defense‑side experience required (plaintiff‑side experience will not be considered).
• Strong proficiency in discovery, motion practice, and case management.
• Experience with employment litigation matters, including exposure to PAGA and/or class actions (strongly preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active matters.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a commitment to long‑term professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience handling PAGA litigation and/or class action matters.
• Experience participating in arbitration or trial proceedings.
• Background in a mid‑size or boutique litigation firm environment.
• Interest in long‑term growth within a structured litigation practice.

Compensation & Work Model

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $215,000, commensurate with experience.
• Equity: Competitive equity participation.
• Work Model: Hybrid arrangement with office presence required in Southern California (minimum in‑office expectation varies by office location).
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.

Growth Opportunity

This is a litigation‑focused role within a growing employment law practice offering substantial hands‑on experience in arbitration and trial work.

The firm provides structured mentorship, increasing responsibility over time, and a clear path for long‑term advancement within the organization.