Employment Associate

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Employment and Labor practice in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of employment defense experience, including litigation defense of wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and retaliation matters. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates eager to take on more responsibility and advance their legal career in a collaborative and diverse environment. The firm represents clients across various industries, including entertainment, healthcare, financial services, and more.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Defend clients in wage and hour class actions, discrimination, and retaliation cases
• Draft motions for summary judgment and other dispositive motions
• Advise clients on employment policies, procedures, and key legal risks
• Draft employment agreements, training programs, and auditing programs for employers
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice on employment law matters
• Represent clients in litigation and negotiate favorable settlements
• Collaborate with other offices and sectors to provide holistic legal solutions
• Engage in crisis management services and conduct workplace investigations
• Participate in webinars, seminars, and speaking engagements to provide thought leadership
• Contribute to a weekly newsletter and act as a media source on employment law developments

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of solid experience in employment defense litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities
• Effective problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Experience advising on employment practices and conducting training programs is a plus
• California Bar membership in good standing

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Employment Defense Litigation
• Wage and Hour Class Actions
• Discrimination and Retaliation Defense
• Legal Research and Writing
• Client Counseling and Advice
• Employment Law Compliance
• Drafting Employment Agreements and Policies
• Crisis Management and Investigations
• Public Speaking and Presentations

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Financial benefits, including retirement and other perks
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.