Labor & Employment Associate

Akerman LLP seeks a highly motivated California Associate with 5 to 7 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national labor and employment practice. The ideal candidate must have experience representing employers in federal and state court litigation, and have substantive experience handling wage and hour class action, PAGA litigation, and cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Key responsibilities include fact investigation, Exposure analysis, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and advising clients on complex employment law compliance issues. Experience with alternative dispute resolution, client counseling, and workplace investigations is highly valued. Join a collaborative team led by experienced California L&E partners who have come from top global L&E boutique firms. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, be a member of the California State Bar, and may work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego areas. Annual base salary: $250,000 - $300,000 (Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a parking benefit. About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the countrys premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com. Firm Recognitions Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer ) Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times ) Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault ) Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity ( Law360 ) Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity ( Law360 ) Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup. Note to Search Firms Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannon@akerman.com for additional information.