Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Los Angeles seeks a mid-level associate to handle litigation, compliance, and counseling in labor and employment. You'll advise employers on federal, state, and local laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave issues.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing policies and agreements, managing agency investigations (EEOC, DOL, state agencies), and assisting with employment litigation, including discovery and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave issues.
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies and agreements.
• Handling agency investigations (EEOC, DOL, state agencies) and assisting with employment litigation matters, including discovery and depositions.
• Supporting labor relations matters, including union issues, collective bargaining, and arbitration.

Job description

Overview

• This mid-level associate role encompasses litigation, compliance, and counseling work within labor and employment.
• Responsibilities include advising employers on federal, state, and local employment laws, specifically regarding wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave issues.
• The role involves drafting and reviewing employment policies and agreements, handling agency investigations (EEOC, DOL, state agencies), and assisting with employment litigation matters, including discovery and depositions.
• Candidates will also support labor relations matters, including union issues, collective bargaining, and arbitration.
• The role requires excellent client-relation skills and comfort with working with different clients.