Paid Leaves Attorney - Multiple Offices (Hybrid)

Littler; United States; Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous paid parental leave

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Littler is seeking a labor and employment attorney with 3+ years of experience to support its Paid Leave Practice. The position is hybrid, based in any Littler office in the U.S. Responsibilities include advising employers on paid leave laws, drafting policies, and guiding multi-state compliance. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and be licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. The salary range is $175,000 to $330,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience advising employers on paid leave laws.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with agency audits or investigations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on state and local paid leave laws.
• Draft and review leave policies.
• Guide clients on compliance with multi-state issues.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage matters independently

Legal research and writing skills

Knowledge of state and local paid leave laws

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Littler Mendelson P.C. is seeking a labor and employment attorney with 3+ years of experience to support and expand its Paid Leave Practice. This position is hybrid and may be based in any Littler office.

An ideal candidate will have significant experience advising employers on state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave, paid time off/vacation, paid family and medical leave, and related leave and accommodation obligations. The candidate should have a strong background providing day‑to‑day advice and counseling, drafting and reviewing leave and accommodation policies, and guiding employers through multi‑state compliance issues. Experience assisting with agency audits or investigations, responding to administrative complaints, and advising on leave administration practices is highly desirable. Exposure to wage and hour and other employment law compliance issues that intersect with paid leave programs is a plus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sound interpersonal judgment when working with clients and colleagues. The role requires an attorney who is eager to learn, motivated to stay current on rapidly evolving paid leave laws and enforcement trends, and able to synthesize complex legal requirements into practical, business‑focused advice for employers.

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a national team. The candidate must be licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain licensure as needed based on office location and client needs.

Candidate must be licensed to practice law in their state of residence. Pursuant to California, Columbus and Cleveland, OH, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, DC regulation, the salary range is $175,000 to $330,000 annually and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer generous compensation and benefits packages. For more information visit: https://www.littler.com/benefits/state-details. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program. For more information about our benefits: www.littler.com/benefits/state-details.

No recruiters – principals only. Littler is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. Search firms who submit candidates for this position are not eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is successfully hired. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, please e-mail Howard Chung at [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.