Mid-Level Employment Associate

Job Overview:

A leading law firm is seeking a highly skilled mid-level Employment Associate for its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney with 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, including litigation and transactional work. The successful candidate will handle a variety of employment law matters, including class actions, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and corporate transactions. The firm offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where employees can thrive and grow in their legal careers.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Manage litigation in employment law cases, including both class actions and single-plaintiff matters.
• Conduct legal research and drafting of legal documents.
• Handle disputes related to alleged failure to pay wages, misclassification, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
• Provide employment law advice and counsel, including the drafting and negotiation of employment, termination, severance, and related agreements.
• Conduct employment due diligence and advise on employment matters in corporate transactions.
• Offer guidance on restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices, commission plans, policies, employee training, and leave of absence/accommodation issues (FMLA, ADA).
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to clients across a wide range of industries.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a focus on litigation, advice and counsel, PAGA, and transactional work.
• Deep understanding of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, discrimination, and experience before state and federal courts and agencies.
• Experience defending class actions and collective actions.
• Proven track record in advising clients and supporting complex corporate transactions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment and make decisions under pressure.
• Capacity to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Research and conceptual thinking skills.
• Persuasive communication skills and ability to influence others.
• Strong management skills and ability to handle competing demands.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and other employee benefits.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work, encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.