Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its growing Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation, including handling single-plaintiff cases involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other areas of California labor and employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a team of highly regarded attorneys in one of the largest and most respected labor and employment practices in the country.

Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Handle all stages of employment litigation, including single-plaintiff actions related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Participate in trial teams and assist in preparing deposition outlines and trial strategy.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and present oral arguments.
• Conduct complex fact investigations and legal analysis in labor and employment matters.
• Take ownership of cases, managing tasks with minimal oversight.
• Provide sound legal advice on various aspects of California labor and employment law.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Experience in single-plaintiff employment cases, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims.
• Strong litigation background, including participation in trials and depositions.
• Ability to handle complex legal research and case preparation with minimal supervision.
• Admitted to the California Bar.

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and courtroom skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to manage client relationships.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.