Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Associate

Job Overview
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly experienced associate to join its growing national management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management (ELWM) practice in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in labor and employment law, including expertise in federal and state labor laws such as wage and hour regulations, trade secret law, and employment discrimination statutes. This position requires strong litigation skills as well as the ability to provide practical workplace law advice to clients.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Handle all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.

• Conduct and defend depositions.

• Interview witnesses and review electronically stored documents.

• Represent clients in court appearances and hearings.

• Provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues such as wage and hour, employee relations, ADA compliance, and workplace accommodations.

• Advise clients on employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies.

• Manage and mitigate legal risks in the workplace environment.

• Interact with clients and opposing counsel regularly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant labor and employment law experience.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including FLSA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, and related state laws.

• Experience handling litigation, including drafting motions, briefs, conducting depositions, and attending court hearings.

• Proven ability to provide workplace law advice on employee relations, wage and hour issues, and other employment-related concerns.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in California is mandatory.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills.

• In-depth understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws.

• Litigation experience, including depositions, pleadings, and motions.

• Client relationship management and advising on workplace law issues.

• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and more.

• Generous retirement plan.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

The Los Angeles office of this large, national firm is among the largest of the firms offices, with especially strong practices in the areas of labor and employment law and health care law. Offering services to a wide variety of clients both in southern California and nationally the firms attorneys also regularly practice in areas that include general litigation, government contracts, intellectual property, and corporate and securities law. Many of the firms partners have served in key government positions with, among others, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Labor and Health and Human Services, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.