Employment Litigation Associate

DNA Partners is representing a respected law firm seeking a junior to mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to join its growing Labor & Employment Practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience advising employers on workplace issues and defending employment-related claims. The role offers meaningful client interaction, sophisticated legal work, and strong professional development opportunities. What You\'ll Do: Counsel employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination, retaliation, paid sick leave, and emerging workplace issues Represent management clients in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings Handle employment disputes involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage and hour claims Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and fact investigations Prepare responses to administrative charges and agency inquiries Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and severance agreements What You Bring: Active California Bar admission and good standing 2-5 years of employment law counseling and litigation experience Experience advising employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills Experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, analytical, and client-service skills This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative employment law team and work directly with employers on complex workplace and litigation matters. DNA Partners 25+ Years Strong. Excellence Delivered. Trust the Process. This is the DNA Partners promise—today and every day. #DNAPartners #StaffingLeaders #ExecutiveSearch #HiringMadeSimple #J-18808-Ljbffr