Employment Attorney
Employment Associate (Mid-Level)
Los Angeles, California
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level Employment Associate (5-6 years) to join its Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles.
This is an opportunity to work with a sophisticated employment team handling a broad range of counseling and litigation matters for employers across multiple industries. The position offers substantial client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise employers on a variety of workplace and personnel issues.
- Represent clients in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts.
- Handle matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, and related employment claims.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents.
- Participate in case strategy, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
- Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Approximately 5-6 years of employment law experience.
- Experience providing employment counseling and managing litigation matters.
- Experience with restrictive covenant, unfair competition, or trade secret disputes is preferred.
- Prior class action and representative action experience is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Active California Bar membership required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in both advisory and litigation matters, possess strong case-management skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with direct client responsibility.
Compensation
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