Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - LA

Markent Personnel; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The AmLaw 50 Law Firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The role focuses on complex wage-and-hour class actions, PAGA actions, and single-plaintiff claims, offering significant responsibility, client engagement, and avenues for long-term growth.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, be actively admitted to the California Bar, and possess 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 3–5 years of substantive litigation experience with wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and single-plaintiff claims.
• Arbitration, mediation, or trial experience is required.
• FEHA, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings.
• Participate in discovery, including depositions, document review, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research on wage/hour class actions, PAGA actions, and related statutes.
• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning with senior attorneys.
• Support clients across industries on complex employment-related litigation.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

PAGA experience

Wage & hour class actions

Trial & deposition experience

Legal research & writing

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Locations: Los Angeles, CA

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent internationalAmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Labor & Employment Practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly experienced team handling complex labor and employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment claims. The role offers significant responsibility, client engagement, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excelent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience with wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment claims
• Arbitration, mediation, or trial experience is required.
• FEHA, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, as well as whistleblower matters, is preferred
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently
• Soft skills: Excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills, along with a collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality client service

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation matters
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings
• Participate in discovery, including depositions, document review, and preparation of discovery responses
• Conduct legal research on wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment claims, and related statutory frameworks
• Assist with case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation planning in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Support clients across a range of industries on complex employment-related litigation matters

Why Join Us?

This role provides the opportunity to work within a nationally-recognized Employment Litigation practice at a premier international firm. Associates gain meaningful courtroom and client exposure, collaborate with top-tier litigators, and handle sophisticated employment matters impacting major employers and institutions. The firm is known for its collegial culture, strong mentorship model, and commitment to professional development, offering an environment where attorneys can grow and thrive in a dynamic practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $260,000-$365,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; paid parental leave; childcare support; wellness programs; and robust professional development resources.
• Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.