LA Associate

About The Job

At CDF Labor Law LLP, we understand that our team members are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. When you join CDF, you will join a dynamic team of highly regarded labor and employment lawyers who practice collaboratively across our five California-based offices as a tight-knit team of dedicated and diverse professionals. What makes this opportunity stand out? Our attorneys are given the opportunity to take on significant levels of responsibility, client interaction, and leadership roles at the firm. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

Opportunity

CDF's Los Angeles office has an opportunity for attorneys with at least 3+ years of experience in employment defense litigation to join a tight-knit group of dedicated and diverse professionals. Attorneys will work on litigation and non-litigation matters for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations across many industries.

Depending upon experience, the attorney should expect to be involved in all aspects of our practice, including pre-complaint investigations, case analysis, strategy drafting and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, motions and other court appearances, administrative matters before various state and federal agencies, running the day to day aspects of arbitration and trials, mediations, advise and counseling, and legal research and writing on a wide variety of areas. Experience in traditional labor is a plus, but not necessary. Litigation will generally consist of single-plaintiff EEO, PAGA and other class/collections action litigation.

Experience and interest in business development is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in employment law defense litigation in California.
• Class/collective action experience is preferable.
• Successful candidates will be highly motivated and responsive, have excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, value a collaborative team environment, and will be prepared to work independently and assume significant responsibilities.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California.
• Must have a California bar license.
• During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

CDF Benefits

• Options available to work in the office, fully remote, or hybrid
• Competitive pay and incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
• Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave program
• Work Anniversary and Birthday Reward program and other firm perks
• Business casual dress
• Annual Holiday event and more!

About CDF Labor Law LLP

For 30 years, CDF has distinguished itself as one of the top employment, labor, and business immigration firms in California, representing employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance with offices strategically located throughout the state.

CDF is proud to have been listed in Law360's Annual Diversity Report for multiple years in a row as one of "Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys" in firms of similar size.

We are fully committed to supporting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession, and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. CDF promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable state and Federal law.

Salary Range

• $150,000 to $215,000. Depending on experience.

Resumes can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io.

*No phone calls or recruiters please*