Labor & Employment Associate

A law firm seeks a dedicated Labor & Employment Associate to join its team in Beverly Hills, California. The firm represents employees throughout California in cases related to Labor Code violations, both on an individual and class-wide basis. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advocating for employee rights, with a strong background in labor and employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working in a collaborative environment and supporting clients through complex legal issues.

Duties

• Represent clients in court, handling labor and employment-related legal matters.
• Prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as complaints, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to legal practice and case management.
• Propound and respond to written discovery, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal requirements.
• Review written discovery and draft meet-and-confer letters to facilitate information exchange.
• Advise clients on legal matters, ensuring that they fully understand their rights and options.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with team members to strategize and develop case approaches.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize competing demands.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Civil Discovery Act and other relevant labor and employment laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective legal strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft legal documents clearly and persuasively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Expertise in labor and employment law, including knowledge of employee rights and labor code violations.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Proficient in discovery processes, including drafting and reviewing interrogatories and requests for production.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Commitment to client advocacy and providing effective legal counsel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan options.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate associate to contribute to meaningful work in employee advocacy. If you are a self-driven attorney with a commitment to labor and employment law, we encourage you to apply and join a supportive team focused on achieving justice for clients.

Attorneys at this law firm are dedicated to defending and preserving the rights of their clients. Their areas of practice include employment law, wage and hour, class action, sexual harassment, kin care discrimination, insurance bad faith, personal injury, defamation, religious discrimination, and more. The firm is located in California.