Associate Attorney - Employment - LA

Associate Attorney – Employment 

Location: Los Angeles, California

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Our client, a leading international AmLaw 25 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Employment Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity to work with clients on a variety of employment matters and litigation. 

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 2+  years of substantive California employment law experience and litigation at a law firm.
• A solid background with relevant experience in wage-hour class actions, PAGA class actions, single-plaintiff cases, as well as matters involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Experience with non-compete and trade secret issues, along with traditional labor experience, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and serve as lead or point person on litigation teams
• Deposition and/or courtroom experience required
• Employment counseling experience preferred
• Excellent legal writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism with the ability to engage directly with high-profile clients and investors.
• Highly organized, with proven ability to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients.
• Counsel clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters impacting employment matters.
• Provide clients with guidance across a variety of practice areas, including wage-hour class actions, PAGA class actions, single-plaintiff and discrimination, harassment, retaliation.
• Manage complex transactions, balancing multiple priorities with precision and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated client service.
• Engage with partners and clients from the outset, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation’s premier employment practices, consistently recognized for its market-leading work with top-tier clients. Attorneys in this group enjoy high-level, hands-on experience from the outset—handling complex cases and advising sophisticated clients, while benefiting from mentorship by top-tier partners. You’ll receive direct client contact and immediate responsibility, supported by mentorship from some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the field.

Our client offers an elite platform with unmatched resources, a truly collaborative team culture, and a commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders. Associates benefit from a collegial and entrepreneurial environment that prioritizes professional excellence, inclusivity, and career advancement—without sacrificing work-life balance. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $420,000, commensurate with class year and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes premier medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA/FSA plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous PTO; and loan refinancing support.

• Additional Perks: Access to multiple wellness programs, on-site counselors in Chicago/New York/DC, on-demand 24/7 healthcare access, back-up child and elder care, extensive family support benefits, pet insurance, and personal excess liability insurance.

• Supportive Culture: Our client emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive workplace, supporting innovation, balance, and long-term career growth.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.