Los Angeles - Labor & Employment Associate (Mid-Level)

Reed Smith LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Medical

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Reed Smith's Labor & Employment Group in Los Angeles seeks a mid-level associate with at least four years of employment‑litigation experience to join our team and help grow our California practice. You will handle sophisticated matters for a diverse client base with strong writing and advocacy skills.

The ideal candidate independently manages cases through all phases of litigation, from inception to resolution, with deposition and courtroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least four years of employment litigation experience.
• Capable of independently handling cases through all phases of litigation.
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in California and strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Contribute to growth of Reed Smith’s California Labor & Employment practice.
• Provide high-quality writing, analysis, and advocacy for complex matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a collegial, entrepreneurial office culture.

Skills

Employment litigation

Writing

Education

JD from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Reed Smith's nationally recognized Labor & Employment Group is seeking a talented mid-level associate to join our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of employment litigation experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking a clear path to partnership while working alongside a highly collaborative team on sophisticated, high-profile matters for a diverse and dynamic client base. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our California Labor & Employment practice and enjoy the support of a collegial, entrepreneurial office culture.

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, along with experience managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously. Candidates should be capable of independently handling cases through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution. Qualified candidates will possess strong project management skills and the ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution. Deposition and courtroom experience are preferred. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and be admitted to practice in California.

At Reed Smith, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where attorneys are empowered to build successful, long-term careers. We offer meaningful client responsibility, exceptional professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

Pay Range: $310,000 - $390,000. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Benefits Include

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Additional information on our benefits can be found here : https://www.reedsmith.com/join-us/united-states/experienced-lawyers-and-judicial-clerks/

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