Mid/Senior Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm is seeking a Mid/Senior Associate for its Labor & Employment Department in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for experienced legal professionals with a background in labor and employment law, specifically in defending wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and single-plaintiff employment cases. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior attorneys to deliver high-value legal services to a diverse client base, including large corporations and small businesses.

Location

• Los Angeles, Century City, California

Duties

• Defend wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, and FLSA collective actions.
• Handle discovery processes, conduct witness interviews, and address class certification issues.
• Represent clients in single-plaintiff employment cases, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to discovery, and drafting dispositive motions.
• Participate in administrative hearings and proceedings, including EEOC/CRD charges and responses to demand letters.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in labor and employment law, particularly in wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions.
• Experience in defending single-plaintiff employment cases in California.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Knowledge of California and federal court procedural and evidence rules.
• Strong academic background and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Extensive experience in defending employment-related claims and conducting discovery.
• Familiarity with California labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to draft and analyze complex legal documents.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for merit-based bonuses and billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Hybrid remote work option to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

The Southern California law office was set-up seven years ago. There are forty-nine competent attorneys staffed at the law practice. Areas of concentration consist of real estate transactions, mergers-acquisitions, and corporate transactions of all types. A number of their practice disciplines are financial restructuring-insolvency, labor-employment law, environmental-land use, products liability litigation, and health care. Moreover, global transactions concentrate on China and Japan.