Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles, CA

Fox Rothschild LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of relevant experience and a strong background in defending single plaintiff matters, discrimination, wage-and-hour issues, and related regulations.

The position offers exposure to casework across the Labor & Employment practice, opportunities for collaboration with senior attorneys, and a path toward partnership as you develop expertise in California employment law.

Qualifications

• JD required and California licensure.
• Experience defending employment litigation and related federal/state issues.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day case responsibilities with moderate independence and collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and depositions for labor & employment matters.

Skills

Single-plaintiff defense

PAGA matters

Class actions

Research & writing

Motion drafting

Deposition experience

Employment counseling

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

California bar license

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles, CA

Description:

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Los Angeles office for an Associate in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have three to five 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 $225,000 - $245,000.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com). (https://www.foxrothschild.com/careers-for-attorneys/compensation-benefits)

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.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].