Labor and Employment Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier national labor and employment practice in the heart of the Los Angeles legal market. We are seeking a sophisticated Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) to join our expanding team. As a member of an Am Law 100 firm with over 750 attorneys across 19 offices, you will have the opportunity to defend high-profile employers in complex disputes within a collegial environment that prizes mentorship, professional growth, and technical excellence.

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About the Role

As a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate in our Los Angeles office, you will serve as a key player in a results-driven practice focused on defending employers against sophisticated legal challenges. You will handle a diverse caseload ranging from single-plaintiff disputes to high-stakes wage and hour class actions. This role is designed for an ambitious litigator who excels in a collaborative national firm environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of a top-tier employment practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Defense Advocacy: Manage a comprehensive litigation workload, defending employers in single-plaintiff cases and complex representative actions.
• Wage & Hour Mastery: Lead the defense in wage and hour class actions and representative actions, specifically focusing on the Private Attorney General Act ( PAGA ).
• Strategic Research & Writing: Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft high-stakes briefs, motions, and pleadings with extreme attention to detail.
• End-to-End Litigation: Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial strategy and discovery through trial and potential appellate efforts.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with a talented team of mentors to solve intricate legal problems for a diverse range of business clients.

Requirements

• Experience: 5–7 years of relevant Labor & Employment litigation experience, specifically within the California legal market.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience in defending wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims is highly preferred.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the California Bar.
• Academic Background: Strong academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Skills: Exceptional written communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, national law firm setting.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a recognized leader with a massive national footprint, offering the resources of a global firm with the culture of a close-knit team.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a firm culture that actively encourages professional development, providing access to talented mentors and leadership.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a collegial environment where "thriving together" is the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $250,000 – $320,000 , plus incentive and/or profit-sharing bonus eligibility and a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Location: Los Angeles, CA.
• Working Model: Our firm supports a modern, collaborative working environment that balances in-person synergy with professional flexibility.