Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer, based in Los Angeles, seeks an attorney to advise on labor and employment matters. Office-based role with potential for limited flexibility discussed during hiring.

California Bar active and 2+ years of practice required, with experience in education law or public agency considered a plus. You will draft memos and client communications, analyze complex legal questions, and collaborate across practice areas to assess risks and provide practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2+ years of attorney practice experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage legal matters and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Labor and employment legal experience is strongly valued.
• Education law, school district, or public agency experience is a plus.
• Commitment to delivering practical legal solutions and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on labor and employment legal issues affecting their operations and workplace decisions.
• Research and analyze complex legal questions and develop clear, practical recommendations.
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and other substantive legal documents.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys in labor and employment, governance, and related practice areas.
• Help clients understand legal obligations, evaluate risks, and respond to emerging workplace issues.
• Develop strong client relationships through responsive communication and sound legal judgment.
• Manage assignments independently while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented practice.

Skills

Active California State Bar membership

2+ years attorney experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

Pay: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact by helping educational institutions navigate important workplace and legal challenges.
• Join a respected, collaborative legal team with experienced attorneys who value your insights and contributions.
• Enjoy a reasonable billable hours requirement, with opportunities to earn billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses.
• Receive generous health insurance benefits and a 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.
• Build your legal career in a collegial, intellectually stimulating environment with exposure to multiple practice areas.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Join our Los Angeles-based legal team and collaborate with attorneys across practice areas. This is an office-based opportunity; any hybrid flexibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

Note: Applicants must be active members of the California State Bar and have 2+ years of attorney practice experience. Experience handling labor and employment legal matters is highly relevant. Education law or public agency experience is preferred, but we welcome attorneys with transferable legal backgrounds.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established law firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex legal challenges and make informed decisions. Our team values thoughtful legal analysis, professional collaboration, exceptional client service, and diverse perspectives. We offer an environment where attorneys can take on meaningful responsibilities while continuing to develop professionally.

Job Description

• Advise clients on labor and employment legal issues affecting their operations and workplace decisions.
• Research and analyze complex legal questions and develop clear, practical recommendations.
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and other substantive legal documents.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys in labor and employment, governance, and related practice areas.
• Help clients understand legal obligations, evaluate risks, and respond to emerging workplace issues.
• Develop strong client relationships through responsive communication and sound legal judgment.
• Manage assignments independently while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented practice.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2+ years of attorney practice experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage legal matters and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Labor and employment legal experience is strongly valued.
• Education law, school district, or public agency experience is a plus.
• Commitment to delivering practical legal solutions and exceptional client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys do their best work when they're supported, respected, and encouraged to grow. You'll enjoy meaningful legal work, supportive colleagues, reasonable billable hour expectations, competitive compensation, and bonus opportunities.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance