Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

A Top 50 AM Law is seeking a mid-level Associate (5–7 years’ experience) to join its nationally recognised Labor and Employment Group in Los Angeles
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This role offers the opportunity to represent employers in complex, high-stakes employment matters, working alongside a collaborative team on some of the most challenging issues facing employers in today’s workplace. A strong background in wage and hour class action litigation is essential.

• Represent employers in all facets and stages of employment and labor relations matters
• Handle complex wage and hour class actions
  , including PAGA litigation under California law
• Advise and litigate on a broad range of California employment law issues
• Manage matters from pre-litigation through resolution, including motion practice and discovery
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Labor & Employment Group on sophisticated, fast-paced matters
• Support trial preparation and strategy (trial experience is a plus)

• 5–7 years’ experience practicing labor and employment law
• Strong experience with California employment law
  , including wage and hour and PAGA class actions
• Admission to the California Bar (required)
• Trial experience and Am Law 100 experience are a plus
• J.D. from a nationally recognised, accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy (law review or similar experience a plus)
• Proven ability to manage complex matters, prioritise effectively, and anticipate issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working in a collaborative team environment
• Performance evaluations of “exceeds expectations” or higher at current firm
• Competitive salary range: $315,000 – $370,000
  , commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Participation in a performance- and hours-based bonus program
• Opportunity to work on high-profile matters within a supportive, team-oriented culture
• Long-term career development within a leading national Labor & Employment practice

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nikita Hari for a confidential discussion.

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