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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

$215k - $255k
Full-time

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Labor & Employment Associate to join a growing and sophisticated employment law practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on a broad range of employment counseling and litigation matters while collaborating with a nationally recognized practice group.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience handling employment litigation and counseling matters, including wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment disputes.

Responsibilities
  • Advise employers on a wide range of employment law issues and workplace compliance matters
  • Defend clients in wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, and employment litigation
  • Handle single-plaintiff claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination
  • Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation-related filings
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in trial preparation and trial proceedings
  • Collaborate closely with clients and attorneys on litigation strategy and risk management initiatives
Qualifications
  • 4–8 years of labor and employment law experience
  • Significant experience in employment counseling and litigation
  • Experience handling wage and hour class actions and single-plaintiff employment claims
  • Superior legal research, writing, and motion drafting skills
  • Experience taking and defending depositions
  • Trial and/or substantial trial preparation experience
  • Restrictive covenant and traditional labor experience is a plus
  • Strong academic credentials and communication skills
  • Active California Bar admission required
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary range: $215,000 – $255,000
  • 4x4 Hybrid Model (in-office Wednesdays plus four additional in-office days per month)
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work with a growing national Labor & Employment practice
  • Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

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