Labor and Employment Associate (4 to 7 years)

A top‑tier, nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice is seeking a mid‑level L&E Associate to join its team across San Francisco and Los Angeles (Century City / Downtown). This is an excellent opportunity to join a market‑leading group handling sophisticated, high‑impact employment matters for major clients across industries. Key Responsibilities Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, including: Wage & hour matters Class and collective actions Discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, client counseling, and high‑stakes litigation matters Take on increasing responsibility and ownership of cases over time Key Qualifications J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school with strong academic credentials 3-7 years of employment litigation experience Experience with wage & hour, class actions, or complex employment disputes preferred Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills Salary Range: Approximately $305,000 to $360,000, depending on experience and alignment Annual merit increases and bonus potential Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Structured training through formal mentorship, CLE, and internal learning programs Why This Opportunity Join a consistently ranked, national L&E practice with strong market reputation Work on sophisticated, high‑profile employment litigation matters Benefit from hands‑on training and long‑term development investment Hybrid flexibility in San Francisco or Los Angeles offices Clear path for growth within a stable, well‑supported team #J-18808-Ljbffr Larson Maddox