Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles, CA

Sacbar; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 246,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Los Angeles seeks an Associate in its Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate has five to seven years of relevant experience and must be licensed to practice in California.

The role involves defending single plaintiff matters across discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and related claims, along with deposition and motion practice, and providing employment-law counseling as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Defend single plaintiff matters including discrimination, harassment and wage/hour issues.
• Handle day-to-day case responsibilities with moderate independence.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Draft and argue motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs and corporate witnesses.
• Provide employment counseling on federal and state laws (preferred).

Skills

Discrimination defense

Harassment defense

Wage/hour laws

PAGA matters

-Class actions handling

Deposition experience

Legal research & writing

Counseling on employment laws

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Overview

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Los Angeles office for an Associate in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have five to seven years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with PAGA matters.
• Experience with class actions.
• Ability to handle day-to-day case responsibilities with moderate independence and in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and corporate witness depositions.
• Experience providing employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $245,000 - $270,000.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

Disclaimer

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability