Labor & Employment Attorney

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Orionplacement in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced attorney specializing in employment litigation. You will manage diverse cases from inception to resolution, advise clients on compliance and strategy, and represent them in various legal proceedings.

With over 5 years of required litigation experience and an active California State Bar membership, you'll thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law required.
• Defense-side experience preferred; public entity experience a plus.
• Solid command of California wage and hour law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sophisticated employment litigation caseload.
• Advise clients on HR compliance and employee relations strategy.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and represent clients.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Ability to counsel non-lawyer clients

Self-directed and high-integrity approach

Education

Active California State Bar membership

5+ years of substantive litigation experience

Job description

Pay: $155,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year

Why this is a great opportunity

• Join a boutique firm with 40+ years of institutional credibility and a client roster that includes major public entities, municipalities, and established corporations
• Take ownership of a sophisticated, defense-side employment caseload — real responsibility from day one
• Work directly with high-profile clients including governmental agencies and corporate accounts across California and nationally
• Dedicated paralegal and legal assistant support — so you can focus on high-value legal work
• A clear trajectory toward expanded client responsibility and a leadership role within the practice
• Competitive compensation with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Discretionary bonus potential for strong performers

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Downtown) — On-site, with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate

Note: Active California State Bar membership in good standing is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law to be considered for this role.

Job description

• Manage a sophisticated employment litigation caseload from inception through resolution — DFEH/CRD and EEOC charges, PERB proceedings, wage and hour disputes, and employment-related civil matters
• Advise public entity and corporate clients on HR compliance, employment agreements, workplace policies, and employee relations strategy
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and counsel clients on risk assessment and litigation strategy
• Serve as a trusted advisor on labor relations, employee benefits, and agency investigation response
• Maintain and develop direct client relationships — you will be a face of the firm

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing — required
• 5+ years of substantive litigation experience in labor and employment law
• Defense-side experience strongly preferred; public entity or municipal experience a plus
• Solid command of California wage and hour law, FEHA, PERB, and related regulatory frameworks
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to counsel non-lawyer clients with clarity and confidence
• Self-directed, high-integrity approach to managing an active caseload
• In-house and solo practice backgrounds welcome if litigation experience requirements are met

Why you will love working here

• Real autonomy — you manage your caseload, not a supervisor looking over your shoulder
• A collegial, experienced team that values quality work and professional relationships
• Institutional clients with long-standing firm relationships — meaningful, complex work that actually matters
• Genuine growth path: this firm takes a long view on the attorneys it invests in
• Downtown LA location with hybrid flexibility considered for the right fit

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance