Employment Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles, CA

Employment Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles, CA

We are a 250-attorney national firm with a reputation for winning complex employer-side disputes - and our Los Angeles Labor & Employment group is growing. If you want a full caseload of high-stakes employment litigation, direct client contact from day one, and a compensation package that reflects your value, this is the role.

What you'll do

• Own employment litigation matters from inception through resolution in California state and federal courts, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA matters
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery; defend and take depositions - Represent employer clients at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trial
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace investigations, personnel decisions, and risk management strategies
• Manage agency proceedings before the EEOC, DLSE, California DIR, and other federal and state agencies
• Communicate directly with clients as their primary litigation counsel and provide strategic guidance throughout each matter
• Collaborate with attorneys across 16 offices to develop litigation strategy and share best practices
• Billable requirements are 1900 hrs.

What you need

• Active California Bar admission
• Minimum 2 years of employment litigation experience on the defense/employer side
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and managing complex matters in both state and federal court
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload with competing deadlines
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills

Nice to have

• Wage and hour class action, collective action, and PAGA litigation experience
• Traditional labor law matters and labor-management relations
• NLRB experience: union organizing, unfair labor practices, representation proceedings, or labor arbitrations
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor or California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Pay & benefits

• Base salary: $155,000-$215,000 depending on experience
• Bonus: Discretionary and billable-hour-based bonus opportunities
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Strong mentorship, client development support, and clear advancement path

Location & schedule

Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid work schedule

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, PTO, Bonus Program