Labor and Employment Class Action Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Labor and Employment Class Action Associate

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We are a full service law firm with a nationally respected labor and employment practice that handles some of the most complex workplace disputes in the country. Our attorneys are consistently recognized by leading legal publications for excellence in employment litigation and class action defense, reflecting a deep commitment to quality, collaboration, and client service. We offer a supportive, collegial environment where associates receive meaningful responsibility, trial exposure, and the opportunity to grow alongside seasoned practitioners. With a strong California presence and a flexible hybrid model, we invest in our people while delivering sophisticated solutions to employers across industries.

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level to Senior Associate with strong litigation experience to join our Workplace Class Action Practice. The ideal candidate will be an attorney with demonstrated experience in representing employers or defendants in class, collective, and multi-plaintiff cases arising under labor and employment laws. This role focuses on developing strategy, managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions and briefs, preparing for and taking depositions, and collaborating with partners and senior counsel to achieve efficient, client-focused results in high-stakes class and wage-and-hour matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of class and collective action litigation under the supervision of partners, including developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and responding to dispositive motions.
• Lead and coordinate fact and expert discovery: prepare and respond to written discovery, handle meet-and-confers, manage document review and privilege logs, and work with vendors and e-discovery teams.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives; prepare witnesses and assist with deposition strategy and follow-up.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, decertification or decertification opposition papers, class certification briefs, and appellate filings as needed.
• Counsel clients on litigation exposure and risk management, craft mitigation and settlement strategies, and participate in negotiation and mediation sessions.
• Work closely with colleagues across the labor and employment practice to advise clients on wage-and-hour compliance, policies, and audits that affect class liability and defenses.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior associates and paralegals; manage staffing, budgets, and timelines on complex matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular updates, practical legal advice, and clear cost expectations while advancing strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience as an attorney, with substantial experience in class, collective, or multi-plaintiff employment litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated courtroom and motion practice experience, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions, class certification/decertification papers, and appellate briefs.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail in drafting complex legal documents and managing discovery and evidentiary issues.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, document review workflows, and coordinating with litigation support teams.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice-to-have: direct experience or substantial familiarity with labor and employment law, class action procedures, wage-and-hour litigation, and related compliance counseling.
• Proven client service orientation, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience on litigation teams.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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