Los Angeles - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Larson Maddox; California; On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Junior Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (2-4 years) to join its Los Angeles office. This nationally recognized labor and employment firm offers a path to build a long-term career in a premier management-side practice.

Candidates with strong litigation fundamentals, even from other practices, are encouraged to apply. The firm provides thorough training, mentorship, and exposure to wage-and-hour and PAGA matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active California Bar membership is required.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor & employment litigation matters throughout California.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, written discovery, and case strategy memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions and work directly with clients on litigation strategy.
• Support wage & hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment matters.
• Collaborate closely with experienced labor & employment attorneys in a highly specialized practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A nationally recognized labor & employment law firm is seeking a Junior Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (2-4 years) to join its growing Los Angeles office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation associate looking to build a long-term career in one of the country's premier management-side employment practices.

What makes this opportunity particularly unique is that the firm is open to considering strong litigators who may not currently practice labor & employment law. Attorneys in other litigation-focused practices are encouraged to apply if they possess strong litigation fundamentals and an interest in transitioning into employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor & employment litigation matters throughout California.
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, written discovery, and case strategy memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions and work directly with clients on litigation strategy.
• Support wage & hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment matters.
• Collaborate closely with experienced labor & employment attorneys in a highly specialized practice.

Key Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling multiple litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $195,000-$230,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), profit-sharing, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, wellness resources, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Strong mentorship and training within a nationally recognized labor & employment platform.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior litigator seeking to break into labor & employment law while receiving sophisticated training, meaningful responsibility, and long-term career development.