Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 315,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave benefits

Performance-based bonus programme

Job summary

A leading national labor & employment firm is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Litigation Associate for its Los Angeles office. This role focuses on complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation, providing the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of California labor and employment experience and strong advocacy skills. In addition to competitive compensation, the role offers performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of California labor and employment experience.
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Admitted to practice in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment and labor litigation.
• Handle complex California wage and hour class actions.
• Manage litigation from pleadings through resolution.

Skills

California labor and employment experience

Wage and hour class actions

PAGA litigation

Strong writing and oral advocacy skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate – Location: Los Angeles, CA. A leading national Labor & Employment practice at a V100 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-profile employment matters in California, with a particular focus on wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation, within a collaborative and highly regarded team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers across all stages of employment and labor litigation.
• Handle complex California wage and hour class actions and PAGA matters.
• Manage litigation from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and support trial preparation and hearings.
• Advise employers on evolving workplace and compliance issues.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues on high-stakes matters.

Who You Are

• 5–7 years of California labor and employment experience.
• Strong background in wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.
• Trial experience is advantageous but not required.
• AmLaw 100 experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage a fast-paced workload, and proactive in anticipating issues.
• Consistent performance at or above “exceeds expectations” level at your current firm.
• Admitted to practice in California (required).

Compensation

• Salary Range: $315,000 – $370,000 DOE
• Bonus: Performance and hours-based bonus programme
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave benefits

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.