Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Associate Attorney to join its Los Angeles office. This role involves advising and representing clients on a variety of labor and employment law issues, including federal and state compliance, litigation, and risk mitigation. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in employment law and litigation.

Duties

• Advise clients on workplace law issues, including wage and hour compliance, employee relations, risk management, and ADA accommodations.
• Handle all stages of litigation, from interviewing witnesses and reviewing electronic documents to drafting pleadings and attending court appearances.
• Draft, conduct, and defend depositions and engage in negotiations with opposing counsel.
• Provide legal support on employment policies, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and workforce management strategies.
• Work directly with clients to ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, and related state laws).

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in labor and employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including those related to wage and hour compliance, employee rights, and accommodations.
• Proven litigation skills, with experience in drafting, deposition handling, and court appearances.
• Strong client communication and relationship management abilities.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in California (required).

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills, with an emphasis on clear, strategic guidance.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Supportive work environment focused on professional growth and client service.

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.