Senior Associate - Trial & Defense; Labor and Employment

Associate - Trial & Defense (Labor and Employment)

Clyde & Co’s Los Angeles office seeks a labor and employment attorney with 5-8 years of experience to join our trial and defense practice. This practice handles high‑exposure matters arising from employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, reasonable accommodation, and advice and counsel on discipline and termination.

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case‑handling strategies
• Assess complaints filed in both state and federal courts and respond appropriately
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Draft pre‑trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial and participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to clients

• Labor and employment litigation experience is required
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocate
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

• Hybrid work flexibility – balance remote and in‑office work
• Flexible paid time off – attorneys are trusted to take paid time off as needed
• Performance bonuses – annual and monthly bonus plans up to $2,000 per month
• Student debt repayment – eligible attorneys receive a non‑taxable monthly payment of $250 toward qualifying student loans
• Referral rewards – bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
• Mentorship & career growth – access to global training programs and development support
• Engaging culture – social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits – $300 per year for wellness activities and a wellbeing day
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents
• Global mobility program – participation in client‑facing events across North America and exploration of international offices

The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000.

Clyde & Co is a global law firm with approximately 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals, and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices worldwide. Our values focus on diversity, inclusion, responsibility, and professional development.

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