Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - LA or SF

MID- TO SENIOR-LEVEL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Los Angeles, CA / San Francisco, CA

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking an experienced and driven Mid- to Senior-level Associate Attorney to join their Labor & Employment practice in either their Los Angeles or San Francisco office.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• 5+ years of substantive experience representing employers in employment law matters, including advice and counseling and litigation, with at least 2 years focused on California-specific matters.
• Strong background in discrimination, retaliation, harassment law, and wrongful discharge actions is required.
• Demonstrated experience in wage and hour law, as well as class action cases.
• Superior writing, drafting, and communication skills.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent and advise clients on a range of employment law matters, both in litigation and in counseling.
• Provide strategic guidance and legal support to employers on issues related to discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and other employment-related claims.
• Manage complex wage and hour disputes and class action litigation.
• Work closely with clients and other team members to drive effective legal solutions and support the firm’s expanding national practice.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a highly-competitive compensation package with a salary range from $285,000 to $420,000, commensurate with experience, and the potential for performance-based bonuses. The firm is committed to providing a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. Associates benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with voluntary vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-driven environment where your contributions support the firm’s national practice and your career development.

Application Requirements:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.