Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

S4L Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S4L Partners is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in Los Angeles with 2–4 years of management-side labor and employment experience. The role emphasizes handling employment litigation, advising employers, and direct client interaction within sophisticated matters.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited U.S. law school, active California Bar membership, and strong research, writing, and analytical skills to manage multiple deadlines and matters effectively.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of labor and employment experience
• Management-side/employer representation experience
• Strong employment litigation experience
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active California Bar membership
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment matters
• Handle employment litigation and workplace disputes
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings
• Manage discovery and participate in depositions and hearings
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
• Advise clients on employment and workplace matters
• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

California Bar membership

Job description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

A leading law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Los Angeles practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–4 years of management-side labor and employment experience, particularly someone with a strong employment litigation background representing employers.

The position offers sophisticated employment matters, meaningful case responsibility, direct client interaction, and continued professional development.

What You'll Do

• Represent employers in labor and employment matters
• Handle employment litigation and workplace disputes
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings
• Manage discovery and participate in depositions and hearings
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
• Advise clients on employment and workplace matters
• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of labor and employment experience
• Management-side/employer representation experience
• Strong employment litigation experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active California Bar membership
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines