Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm recognized as a leader in labor and employment law. This role offers a unique opportunity for experienced attorneys to engage in challenging litigation and provide strategic counsel to clients. With a focus on labor and employment defense, you'll leverage your skills in legal research and analysis while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. The firm’s Remote Permissive Work Policy allows for flexibility, making it an attractive option for candidates in the Los Angeles area. Embrace the chance to grow within a dynamic team at the forefront of legal innovation.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Parking Benefit

Professional Development Allowance

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in labor and employment defense.
• Must be a member of the California State Bar.
• Experience in wage and hour litigation required.

Responsibilities

• Handle general employment litigation and employment counseling.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Represent clients in federal and state courts.

Skills

Labor and Employment Defense

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Federal Court Experience

State Court Experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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The Los Angeles office of Akerman LLP seeks Associates with 5 to 7 years of labor and employment defense experience for its growing LA and national labor and employment practice. General employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, and employment counseling experience is required. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are also required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the California State Bar. Seeking candidates who reside in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego as the team is not required to work fully in the office in accordance with Akerman’s Remote Permissive Work Policy.

Annual base salary: $250,000 - $300,000 (Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a parking benefit.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact [e-mail] for additional information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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