Labor & Employment Attorney

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique employment law practice where your legal judgment directly helps businesses navigate complex workplace issues.
• Work on sophisticated employment litigation, PAGA and class action defense, workplace investigations, wage and hour matters, and day-to-day employment counseling.
• Build on your litigation experience while gaining meaningful exposure to proactive advice and counsel work.
• Collaborate closely with experienced employment attorneys who value practical, business-minded legal solutions.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Earn performance-based bonuses, plus strong benefits including employer-supported health coverage, a 401k match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and additional insurance benefits.
• Take on meaningful responsibility with a team that is growing and committed to high-quality client service.

Location: Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid. Our team works in the office 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. Basic employment law knowledge is required; this is not an entry-level position and we are looking for an attorney who can contribute with limited training.

About Us

We are a boutique employment law practice focused on helping California businesses proactively manage workplace risk and effectively resolve employment disputes. Our team provides practical, business-oriented counsel across employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance, PAGA and class action defense, wage and hour matters, policies, and day-to-day HR issues. We value sound judgment, strong advocacy, collaboration, and building trusted relationships with our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent employers in employment litigation and related civil litigation matters.
• Handle matters involving wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour claims, PAGA, class actions, and other employment disputes.
• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on employment law and workplace issues.
• Conduct and assist with workplace investigations and advise clients on appropriate next steps.
• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, agreements, severance documents, and related materials.
• Assist clients with compliance, risk management, and proactive employment law strategies.
• Develop case strategy, manage discovery, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation activities.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and contribute to a sophisticated, growing employment law practice.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of California employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with experienced attorneys.
• Employment litigation, employment counseling, workplace investigations, PAGA, or class action experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong business judgment and a practical approach to client service.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive work, work directly with clients, and grow within a specialized employment law practice rather than being limited to one narrow piece of a case. Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical, business-oriented advice, and we value attorneys who bring initiative, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in employment law. You will also enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, supportive colleagues, opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, and a benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

JPC-1702

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 3 yrs civil litigation exp. Preferred: employment law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+
• Additional context: Relocation- No. Packages - No relocation package.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 3 to 5 years: $180,000 to $185,000 + bonuses
  • 6 to 9 years: $185,000 to $192,000 + bonuses
  • 10+ years: $192,000 to $200,000 + bonuses
  • Client-disclosed range: $180,000 to $200,000 + bonuses.

Submission Email: Alexis & Renee - [email protected];[email protected]

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Boutique employment law firm representing employers in litigation, employment counseling, investigations, PAGA/class action defense, and workplace compliance. Seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 3+ years civil litigation experience and CA Bar admission, with employment experience strongly preferred.

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