Employment Law Associate Attorney

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Associate Attorney for a highly respected California litigation firm specializing in Employment Litigation matters. This role is based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles Metro.Employment Law Associate Attorney Location: South Bay, Los Angeles - in office with flexibilityCompensation: $120,000–$220,000 DOE + bonus & originationA well-established plaintiff-side employment law firm in the South Bay area of Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–7 years of experience to join its growing practice. This firm handles sophisticated, high-value matters and offers associates meaningful responsibility, competitive compensation, and long-term growth opportunities.Practice OverviewPrimarily wage and hour class actionsAdditional individual employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, and FEHA claimsActive litigation in both California state and federal courtsResponsibilitiesManage employment litigation matters from inception through resolutionDraft pleadings, discovery, mediation briefs, and class action settlement agreementsTake and defend depositionsAppear at hearings, mediations, and court proceedingsWork directly with clients and play a key role in case strategyCollaborate closely with partners while operating with a high degree of autonomyQualifications2–7 years of employment litigation experienceStrong background in wage and hour class actions requiredExperience litigating in state and federal courtExcellent legal writing, advocacy, and client communication skillsAbility to independently manage cases and deadlinesCalifornia Bar admission in good standingJD or Equivalent from accredited law schoolCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $120,000–$220,000 (commensurate with experience)Discretionary year-end performance bonusGenerous origination bonus structure for matters brought to the firmAnnual compensation reviews and raisesComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer contributionLife and AD&D insuranceCollegial culture with firm-sponsored social events and team lunchesWork EnvironmentPrimarily in-office role within a collaborative, litigation-focused teamOpportunity for direct mentorship and hands-on case involvementFirm values initiative, professionalism, and long-term attorney developmentApplication Materials: Resume and writing sample required.About Our Search FirmScion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.