Junior-Midlevel Labor & Employment Associate - LA or OC

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate for its California offices. The role involves representing employers and addressing various labor issues. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience and strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills. Competitive salary between $225,000 and $365,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-6 years of experience in Labor & Employment Practice.
• Experience with wage & hour class actions and PAGA is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers on compliance and employment discrimination.
• Address various labor and employment issues.
• Take ownership of work and career development.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Labor & Employment Associate - LA or OC role at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm offering a full-time employment opportunity for an attorney with a minimum of 2-6 years of experience in the Labor & Employment Practice in the Los Angeles or Orange County offices. GT offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. The Labor & Employment Associate will work with clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers on class and individual wage & hour compliance, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, personnel policies, and employment agreements.
• Address other labor and employment issues as part of a broad practice.
• Take ownership of work and career development with strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Experience with wage & hour class actions and PAGA is required.

Practice Summary

GT’s Labor & Employment Practice provides consulting, technical assistance, and litigation services with a focus on helping organizations analyze options, make informed decisions, and take effective action.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a resume, transcript (including class rank), and recent writing samples, all in PDF format. Submissions from search firms are accepted via our web portal; for access, contact Leslie Sullivan.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $225,000 to $365,000. Actual pay is based on experience, location, and other job-related factors. Benefits include health insurance with optional HSA, disability coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, vacation, sick time, employee assistance program, and available voluntary programs and commuter/transit options where applicable.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, GT will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. GT is an EEO employer committed to merit-based consideration and non-discrimination on protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice