Employment & Labor Associate Attorney – Southern California

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Interested candidates should be prepared to provide one or more of the following: resume, law-school transcript, and writing sample for confidential consideration.