Labor & Employment Associate — Hybrid, High-Impact Litig.

Larson Maddox; California; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate in Labor & Employment with 2-7 years of experience. The role focuses on high-impact employment litigation and counseling for major national and global clients in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Key benefits include hybrid work options, reduced billable targets, and a culture committed to attorney development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• 2-7 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.
• Experience with wage & hour, PAGA, and/or class action matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Client-service mindset

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the California Bar

2-7 years of employment litigation/counseling experience

Job description

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate in Labor & Employment with 2-7 years of experience. The role focuses on high-impact employment litigation and counseling for major national and global clients in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Key benefits include hybrid work options, reduced billable targets, and a culture committed to attorney development and inclusivity.