Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ramon PadillaAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a well-established law firm providing strategic legal counsel to employers across a broad range of industries. Our practice focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions while maintaining a strong litigation and advisory presence in labor and employment matters. Our attorneys work closely with clients to help them navigate complex workplace issues and regulatory challenges.We foster a collaborative, professional environment that values mentorship, accountability, and high-quality legal work.Why join us?Handle sophisticated labor and employment matters for employer clientsGain meaningful responsibility in both litigation and advisory workWork alongside experienced attorneys with strong trial and negotiation backgroundsEngage directly with clients and help shape employment policies and strategiesCompetitive compensation and benefits packageSupportive culture with long-term growth opportunitiesThis role is ideal for an attorney who wants to deepen their L&E practice while working in a team-oriented environment that values initiative and sound judgment.Job DetailsResponsibilities include:Defending employers in labor and employment litigation involving:Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claimsWage and hour disputesWrongful termination mattersNon-compete and restrictive covenant enforcementDrafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and discoveryTaking and defending depositions of parties and witnessesRepresenting employers in mediations, hearings, and administrative proceedingsAdvising clients on compliance with federal and state employment lawsAssisting with workplace investigations and policy developmentSupporting trial preparation when matters proceed to trialQualifications:2–8 years of labor and employment litigation or advisory experienceExperience with federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA)Strong legal writing and analytical skillsAbility to manage cases independently while working collaborativelyActive license in the applicable jurisdictionInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy