L&E Workplace Class Action Associate Attorney - CA Offices (Mid-Sr)

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYWAGE & HOUR CLASS ACTIONSLocations: CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco)HYBRID (4 days/week in-office)Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100international law firm, is seeking a talentedmid to senior-level Associate Attorney to join their premier Labor & Employment Group, supporting the California practice in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated employers in complex labor and employment (L&E) disputes, with a particular focus on wage and hour class actions, while collaborating with a nationally recognized team.Candidate ProfileJD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic recordActive Bar Admission in California, in good standing3–5 years of substantive employment litigation experienceExtensive experience defending wage & hour claims, including class action lawsuitsStrong legal research and writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, strategic work productExperience drafting key legal documents and managing discoveryDesire for trial workAbility to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environmentCommitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationshipsKey ResponsibilitiesHandle complex employment litigation matters, including the defense of wage & hour claims and wage & hourclass actionsDraft and refine pleadings, motions, class certification briefs, and related filingsParticipate in trials and contribute to trial preparation workManage and oversee discovery, including written discovery, document review, and deposition preparationCollaborate with partners and senior attorneys across the firm's CA offices to develop litigation strategiesConduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving class action issuesMaintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidanceWhy Join Us?This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of thenation’s most sophisticated Labor and Employment practices. Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, high-level client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge employment issues. You will work alongside top employment litigators who are shaping the legal landscape in wage-and-hour class action litigation. The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, innovative strategies, and high-impact litigation successes, providing associates with an excellent platform to develop their practice.With the firm's collegial culture, commitment to excellence, and investment in attorneys' long-term professional growth, this role is ideal for a driven associate looking to expand their practice into trial work and make an impact in the dynamic labor and employment field of law.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive Salary: Expected annual base salary range is $250,000-$310,000, as determined by experience and market factorsBonus EligibilityComprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perksApplication RequirementsInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-TP1Type: direct hire