Labor and Employment Associate

Urgently hiring Labor and Employment Associate! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Kaing Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $240,000 - $275,000 per year A bit about us: At my client's firm, strategy isn’t a step in the process—it’s the starting point. But what we provide goes even deeper. Clients turn to us in pivotal moments, when the stakes are high, demands are urgent, and the path forward isn’t clear. What we deliver is clarity, confidence, and the assurance that they’re in the most capable hands. We’re an international law firm handling litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters—trusted advisors on the frontlines of business, offering not just counsel, but peace of mind. Why join us? Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Commuter benefits, Disability insurance Job Details My client is seeking a talented associate with 4+ years of experience in Labor and Employment Law to join our growing management side practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney ready to take on significant responsibility, manage cases independently, and contribute strategically in a fast paces, collaborative environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO Represent employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination, and restrictive covenant matters Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation Draft and respond to discovery requests and oversee all facets of the discovery process Draft substantive pleadings, dispositive motions, and complex legal memoranda Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and appear in court as appropriate Advise clients on routine employment issues and risk mitigation strategies Collaborate with partners on case strategy while mentoring junior associates Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties professionally and effectively Stay current on federal, state, and local employment law REQUIREMENTS J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials Admission to the California State Bar 4+ years of labor and employment litigation experience Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and drive litigation strategy Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills Experience taking depositions and handling court appearances A proactive mindset, strong team orientation, and a commitment to client service and professional growth Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy