Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate

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

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

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP's Labor & Employment Group in Los Angeles seeks a talented mid-level associate with at least four years of employment litigation experience. The role requires handling multiple matters independently through all phases of litigation, with preference for deposition and courtroom experience.

The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the California Labor & Employment practice and will join a collegial, entrepreneurial office culture that offers a

Qualifications

• At least four years of employment litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• Ability to independently manage cases through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously.
• Handle cases through all phases of litigation from inception to resolution.
• Contribute to growth of Reed Smith's California Labor & Employment practice.

Skills

Litigation management

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Project management

Independent case handling

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

• Reed Smith's nationally recognized Labor & Employment Group serves a diverse and dynamic client base, handling sophisticated, high-profile matters.
• The role requires experience managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously and independently handling cases through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution.
• Deposition and courtroom experience are preferred.
• The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the firm's California Labor & Employment practice.

Posting details

Practice Area: Litigation - Labor & Employment

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

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https://www.reedsmith.com/join-us/united-states/experienced-lawyers-and-judicial-clerks/

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