Associate Attorney - Trial & Defense (Mid-Level) - NY

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

WAGE & HOUR CLASS ACTIONS

Locations: CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco)

HYBRID (4 days/week in-office)

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm , is seeking a talented mid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join their premier Labor & Employment Group , supporting the California practice in Los Angeles and San Francisco . This role offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated employers in complex labor and employment (L&E) disputes, with a particular focus on wage and hour class actions, while collaborating with a nationally recognized team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California , in good standing
• 3–5 years of substantive employment litigation experience
• Extensive experience defending wage & hour claims , including  class action lawsuits
• Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, strategic work product
• Experience drafting key legal documents and managing discovery
• Desire for trial work
• Ability to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex employment litigation  matters, including the defense of wage & hour claims and wage & hour class actions
• Draft and refine pleadings, motions, class certification briefs, and related filings
• Participate in trials and contribute to trial preparation work
• Manage and oversee discovery , including written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across the firm's CA offices to develop litigation strategies
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving class action issues
• Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the nation’s most sophisticated Labor and Employment practices . Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, high-level client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge employment issues. You will work alongside top employment litigators who are shaping the legal landscape in wage-and-hour class action litigation. The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, innovative strategies, and high-impact litigation successes , providing associates with an excellent platform to develop their practice.

With the firm's collegial culture , commitment to excellence , and investment in attorneys' long-term professional growth , this role is ideal for a driven associate looking to expand their practice into trial work and make an impact in the dynamic labor and employment field of law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary : Expected annual base salary range is $250,000-$310,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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