Labor & Employment Associate (LA) — 2–5 yrs

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Long-term care

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced labor and employment associate to handle complex proceedings for regional and national clients. The role emphasizes litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience, California bar license, strong academic credentials, and excellent research, writing, and communication skills; depositions and trial prep are valued in this dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of labor and employment experience in litigation and counseling.
• License to practice in California required.
• Strong academic background with excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience taking depositions and preparing cases for trial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigation defense for employers and advising on compliance with state and federal employment laws (FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wage/hour).
• Handle complex employment cases for regional and national clients.
• Take depositions, draft motions, and prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written communication

Employment law knowledge

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced labor and employment associate to handle complex proceedings for regional and national clients. The role emphasizes litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience, California bar license, strong academic credentials, and excellent research, writing, and communication skills; depositions and trial prep are valued in this dynamic practice.