Labor & Employment Associate

Novate Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced employment defense attorney to join their collaborative team in Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex cases involving discrimination and harassment while providing general counseling to public entities such as schools and nonprofits. Ideal candidates will possess strong civil litigation backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a reliable approach to managing their own caseload. With close mentorship from senior attorneys and a supportive environment, this position encourages professional growth and business development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal field, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

PPO Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Discretionary Match

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing skills and ability to manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment defense and complex single-plaintiff matters.
• Provide general counseling and work with public entities.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Defense-side Experience

Strong Writing Skills

Judgment

Case Management

Job description

Experience Level

• 3-5 years preferred; open to candidates with up to 10 years of experience
• Strong civil litigation backgrounds considered
• Must have recent defense-side experience

Responsibilities

• Employment defense
• Complex single-plaintiff matters involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• General counseling
• Opportunity to work with public entities: schools, universities, cities, nonprofits (95% public entity defense)
• Seeking someone collaborative, reliable, and defense-oriented
• Strong writing skills, good judgment, and ability to manage their own caseload (motions, depos, trial prep)
• Training provided on billing practices
• Close mentorship and support from a senior employment attorney (Ash)
• Encouraged to develop business

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150K$200K depending on experience
• Bonus: Additional compensation for business development/originations when settled
• Benefits: PPO health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing and discretionary match details to be provided