Job Description

We are seeking Labor & Employment Associates with 2 - 8 years of experience (Class Years 2017 - 2023) to join busy and collaborative practices serving high-profile national clients across Orange County and Los Angeles.
Position Overview
Associates will:
Handle a broad range of employment and other complex commercial litigation, including single- and multi-plaintiff matters in federal and state court and arbitration.
Work on wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful-termination, and class-action lawsuits.
Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery, take and defend depositions, prepare substantive motions, and participate in mediation and trial preparation.
Provide employment advisory support, including policy review, compliance counseling, and risk management.
(For senior associates) Contribute to cases involving restrictive-covenant or traditional labor issues.
Qualifications
Experience: 2 - 8 years post-JD (Class Years 2017 - 2023).
Bar Admission: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Skills: Excellent academic credentials, strong analytical, research, and writing skills, and effective communication abilities.
Preferred: Prior employment-advisory experience; experience handling class actions or wage-and-hour litigation; trial or trial-preparation experience; restrictive-covenant or traditional labor exposure a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated Base Salary Range: $210,000 - $255,000, depending on experience and location.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible time off, and paid holidays.
Why Join
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with partners and contribute to a dynamic team with a strong presence across California. Associates enjoy early responsibility, client interaction, and exposure to challenging matters in a collegial environment that values professional development and mentorship.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should be prepared to provide one or more of the following: resume, law-school transcript, and writing sample for confidential consideration.

Skills Required