Public-Entity Employment Litigation Associate

Larson Maddox; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a highly regarded international law firm in Los Angeles seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters and partner with experienced attorneys serving public entities across California. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure from inception through resolution.

Candidates should have a J.D.

Qualifications

• Must have J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California Bar
• Approximately 3–7 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment disputes from a defense perspective
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Deposition, motion practice, and client counseling experience preferred
• Prior experience representing public entities is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Defend public entities in a broad range of employment-related matters
• Manage and assist with all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on employment law issues
• Collaborate directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
• Participate in hearings, negotiations, and other advocacy opportunities
• Advise clients on employment-related risks, compliance issues, and workplace disputes

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal research

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Public entity defense

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Larson Maddox represents a highly regarded international law firm in Los Angeles seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters and partner with experienced attorneys serving public entities across California. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure from inception through resolution.

Candidates should have a J.D.