Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5–7 yrs)

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

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.