Labor & Employment Attorney - Los Angeles

Job Description

Job Description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Labor & Employment team in the heart of the Los Angeles market. We are seeking a high-caliber Labor & Employment Attorney (5+ years) to join a leading Am Law firm renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a collegial, growth-oriented culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle high-stakes employment matters and single-plaintiff, PAGA, and class action litigation within a firm celebrated for its trial-ready excellence and expansive national reach.

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About the Role

As a Labor & Employment Attorney in our Los Angeles office, you will serve as a core member of a broad and expanding practice group. You will navigate complex employment disputes across local, state, and federal courts while providing nuanced compliance counseling to a diverse roster of clients. This role is designed for a self-starting practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with direct client interaction, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Litigation Management: Lead and support diverse employment matters, including single-plaintiff disputes, PAGA actions, and wage-and-hour class actions.
• Strategic Counseling: Provide sophisticated day-to-day employment counseling to clients, helping them navigate complex California labor laws and mitigate risk.
• Case Development: Draft high-level pleadings, motions, and briefs; manage comprehensive discovery; and take and defend depositions.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Regularly represent employers in local, state, and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies, handling matters from initial strategy through trial.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services both independently and as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of client service.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of high-level employment litigation and counseling experience, with a proven track record in single-plaintiff, PAGA, and class action matters.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of California and federal labor and employment laws.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and the confidence to interface directly with corporate clients.
• Attributes: A self-starter mindset with the ability to function independently while remaining a highly collaborative team player.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law Prestige: Join a nationally recognized firm supported by strong leadership, talented mentors, and a deeply collaborative culture.
• Professional Growth: This position is situated in an environment that actively encourages career development, advancement opportunities, and the cultivation of specialized expertise.
• Client-Facing Impact: Gain meaningful, direct client interaction early on, driving strategy and building relationships with a diverse array of businesses.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $225,000 – $290,000 (dependent on skills and experience), plus eligibility for productivity and discretionary bonuses, and a top-tier, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k, life, health, accident, and disability insurance).

Location / Working Model

• Location: Los Angeles, CA.
• Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in-person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates within our Los Angeles office, supported by a modern and flexible professional environment.