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Employment Associate (3yrs) - Los Angeles

$235k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Associate – Los Angeles, CA

Direct Counsel represents a leading AmLaw 100 firm seeking a talented Employment Associate to join its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong employment counseling and litigation experience to work on sophisticated matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3 years of employment law experience , with exposure to both counseling and litigation. Experience with restrictive covenants and trade secret disputes is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle employment counseling and litigation matters.
  • Advise employers on a variety of workplace and employment issues.
  • Assist with non-compete, restrictive covenant, and trade secret litigation .
  • Support class action litigation matters.
  • Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
  • Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Collaborate with partners and clients on complex employment matters.
Qualifications
  • 3 years of employment advice and litigation experience .
  • Experience with non- compete/restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation preferred .
  • Class action experience is a plus.
  • Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills .
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Active California Bar admission required.
Why Join?
  • Join a leading AmLaw 100 global law firm .
  • Work on sophisticated employment matters with meaningful client exposure.
  • Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, supportive culture with a focus on career growth.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: 3 years
Compensation: $235,000–$455,000+ , depending on class year and experience.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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