Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Musick Peeler, a leading California-based law firm, seeks an attorney with 2-4 years of Labor & Employment experience to join the team. The role offers a blend of litigation and counseling, with opportunities to work across diverse employer matters and collaborate with experienced partners.

The position supports flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-office within California) and provides a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 2-8 years of relevant L&E practice experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings, discovery and motions.
• Prepare legal memoranda and assist with case strategy and preparation.
• Support attorneys with client counseling and communications.
• Mentor and collaborate with colleagues on a broad range of employment matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Our client is a leading California-based law firm with a long-standing reputation for sophisticated legal work and exceptional client service. With a broad range of practices and a diverse client base, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-quality matters while taking on meaningful responsibility and collaborating closely with experienced partners. Musick Peeler combines the resources and capabilities of an established firm with a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys can build and grow their practices.

About The Labor & Employment Practice

Our client advises and represents employers on a broad range of workplace and employment matters. The practice combines proactive counseling and compliance work with sophisticated litigation, helping clients navigate day-to-day employment issues, minimize risk, and effectively resolve disputes when they arise.

The group advises employers on matters including wage and hour compliance, workplace policies and employee handbooks, personnel decisions, leaves and accommodations, workplace investigations, and state and federal employment requirements. The team also represents employers in complex litigation involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, PAGA and class actions, as well as proceedings before state and federal administrative agencies.

Attorneys in the practice work with a diverse range of private and public employers across industries, providing practical, business-focused advice while handling sophisticated and often high-stakes matters. The group offers associates the opportunity to gain meaningful experience across both counseling and litigation and to work closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of employment matters.

The Opportunity

• Our client is seeking an attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join our Labor & Employment Department. This role offers the opportunity to work across both litigation and counseling matters and to take on meaningful responsibility as part of a collaborative team.
• The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of private and public employers across industries, providing practical, business-focused advice while assisting with sophisticated and often high-stakes matters.
• Responsibilities will include legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings, discovery and motions, preparing legal memoranda, assisting with case strategy and preparation, and supporting attorneys with client counseling and communications.
• Associates will work closely with experienced Labor & Employment attorneys, providing opportunities for mentorship, hands‑on experience, and continued professional development across a broad range of employment matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 2-8 years of relevant L&E practice experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent client service

Work Environment & Compensation

• The work environment is collaborative and collegial.
• This position is flexible and may be fully remote (provided the candidate resides in and is licensed to practice in California), hybrid or entirely in office. For mentorship purposes, a hybrid schedule is appreciated by the firm but not required.
• The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for a year-end discretionary bonus.
• The salary range for this position is $165,000-$2000,000, depending on experience.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits